Saṅgārava visits the Buddha and states that a brahmin is of more use than a wanderer (paribbājaka) because he not only performs sacrifices himself, but makes others do likewise. The Buddha says that the appearance of a Tathāgata in the world is of benefit to many beings. Ānanda asks Saṅgārava which of the two practices appears to him the simpler and of greater profit. Saṅgārava evades a straight answer, even though asked three times. The Buddha then tells him of the marvels of psychic power (iddhi), mind-reading (ādesanā), and instruction (anusāsanī) possessed by monks, and describes them in detail. Saṅgārava admits that the marvel of mind-reading appeals most to him. The Buddha tells him that numerous monks in the Order possess all three marvels. A.i.168 ff.