English
The cause of bondage is not completely averted. With a nature full of pride, holding onto the possessions that are dear to the body. For the body, there are ornaments for the body, and cravings for things that are needed for it. Thinking deeply with great effort about giving possessions for it, Alas, these things are still holding onto the instruments that cause suffering to the body. With a nature full of pride, the cause of bondage is not completely averted. For the body, there are ornaments for the body, and cravings for things that are needed for it. The holding of possessions for it is, alas, a chain of bondage. Thinking thus, the Bhagavan, having accomplished dwelling in solitude, with compassion for those who are attached, made a great effort for the sake of virtue. So that the monks would not see him, for three months, no one should come near me for a vision, he made a vow. When that certainty had arisen, a monk with the ascetic practice of dwelling in the wilderness, named Upasena, with few robes, came for the sake of necessity. That fortunate one who had averted [obstacles], truly obtained the vision of the Sugata. Having done what needed to be done, he stayed for a moment. Having prostrated to him, he went forth. The monks, having gone to him, completely surrounded him and asked. How did the Bhagavan grant you a vision, O noble one? In this teaching, for three months, the Sangha should not see that certainty. How did you break that which is not the path of the Sangha? Having heard those words, Upasena replied with a smile, I have not made any vow that violates the time. The Bhagavan has said that I am free to have a vision.