an4.198:7.1 And how does one individual neither mortify themselves nor others, pursuing the practice of not mortifying themselves or others,
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an4.198:7.2 living without wishes in this very life, quenched, cooled, experiencing bliss, with self become divine?
an4.198:7.3 It’s when a Realized One arises in the world, perfected, a fully awakened Buddha, accomplished in knowledge and conduct, holy, knower of the world, supreme guide for those fit for training, teacher of gods and humans, awakened, blessed.
an4.198:7.4 He has realized with his own insight this world—with its gods, Māras, and divinities, this population with its ascetics and brahmins, gods and humans—and he makes it known to others.
an4.198:7.5 He teaches Dhamma that’s good in the beginning, good in the middle, and good in the end, meaningful and well-phrased. And he reveals a spiritual practice that’s entirely full and pure.
an4.198:7.6 A householder hears that teaching, or a householder’s child, or someone reborn in a good family.
an4.198:7.7 They gain faith in the Realized One
an4.198:7.8 and reflect:
an4.198:7.9 ‘Life at home is cramped and dirty, life gone forth is wide open.
an4.198:7.10 It’s not easy for someone living at home to lead the spiritual life utterly full and pure, like a polished shell.
an4.198:7.11 Why don’t I shave off my hair and beard, dress in ocher robes, and go forth from the lay life to homelessness?’
an4.198:7.12 After some time they give up a large or small fortune, and a large or small family circle. They shave off hair and beard, dress in ocher robes, and go forth from the lay life to homelessness.