35d: Ambaṭṭha and his pupil Pokkharasāti – 1267
commitment to the Buddha differed from that of other lay devotees in that 1) it
embraced his sons, daughters, wife, followers, and councillors, and 2) in the last
paragraph, he stated the reasons for his commitment. Therefore, in conclusion
the Buddha extolled him, saying: “Brahmin, you have spoken well,” and
accepted the invitation.