29: The 11th Rains Retreat (Kasibhāradvāja) – 1007
teaching! Just as an object lying prone is turned upside down; or a covered
object is uncovered; or a man who has lost his way is shown the right way; or a
torch is lighted in darkness in order that people with eyes may see different
objects; so also venerable Gotama has clearly taught the Dhamma to me in many
ways. Venerable Gotama! I seek refuge in you, in the Dhamma and in the
Saṅgha! Venerable Gotama! Let me be initiated! Let me be ordained under you!”
The Brahmin Kasibhāradvāja became a monk under the Fortunate One and not
long after his ordination, Ven. Kasibhāradvāja retired alone to a quiet place.
There he practised the Dhamma, exerting his effort vigilantly and vigorously
with his mind bent on Nibbāna. Finally, he attained and became an Arahat.
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