Taught at Assapura, in the Aṅga country.

Since monks are called recluses (samaṇa) they must train themselves to be true recluses and brahmins (brāhmaṇa); they should be:

conscientious and scrupulous,

pure in deed, word, and thought,

guarding the doors of the senses,

moderate in eating,

ever vigilant, mindful, and self-possessed,

striving to abandon the five hindrances (nivaraṇā) and cultivate absorption (jhāna).

Such an almsman can truly be called a recluse (samaṇa), a brahmin (brāhmaṇa), one who is cleansed (nhātaka), a sage (vedagū), a scholar (sottiya), a Noble One (ariya), and a worthy saint (arahaṃ). He is an ideal recluse. M.i.271-80.