dn2:38.1 “No, sir.
dn2:38.2 Rather, I would bow to them, rise in their presence, and offer them a seat. I’d invite them to accept robes, almsfood, lodgings, and medicines and supplies for the sick. And I’d organize their lawful guarding and protection.”
dn2:38.3 “What do you think, Great King?
dn2:38.4 If this is so, is there a fruit of the ascetic life apparent in the present life or not?”
dn2:38.5 “Clearly, sir, there is.”
dn2:38.6 “This is the second fruit of the ascetic life that’s apparent in this very life, which I point out to you.”



