The Ending of Craving (UD7.6)

Heartfelt Sayings 7.6

The Ending of Craving

So I have heard.

At one time the Buddha was staying near Sāvatthī in Jeta’s Grove, Anāthapiṇḍika’s monastery.

Now at that time Venerable Koṇḍañña Who Understood was sitting not far from the Buddha, cross-legged, with his body straight, reviewing the freedom through the ending of craving.

The Buddha saw him meditating there.

Then, understanding this matter, on that occasion the Buddha expressed this heartfelt sentiment:

“There is no root or ground or leaves for them,

so where would creepers sprout from?

That attentive one is released from bonds:

who is worthy to criticize them?

Even the gods praise them,

and by the Divinity, too, they’re praised.”