Toh 250 — The Four Factors

F.59.b Homage to all the buddhas and bodhisattvas! F.60.a

Thus did I hear at one time. The Blessed One was residing in Śrāvastī, in Jeta’s Grove, Anāthapiṇḍada’s Park, together with a great saṅgha of 1250 monks.

At that time, the Blessed One addressed the monks in a voice that was steady, deep, harmonious, and far-reaching, saying, “Monks, there are four beliefs that a wise son of good family does not hold for as long as he lives. What are these four?

“Monks, for as long as he lives, a wise son of good family does not hold the belief that there is pleasure to be found in women.

“Monks, for as long as he lives, a wise son of good family does not hold the belief that there is pleasure to be found at the court of the royal palace.

“Monks, for as long as he lives, a wise son of good family does not hold the belief that he is attractive, handsome, good looking, and in good health.

“Monks, for as long as he lives, a wise son of good family does not hold the belief that he is rich, wealthy, and has abundant resources.”

The Blessed One spoke these words. Once the Sugata had spoken in this way, he, the Teacher, also said the following:

When the Blessed One had said this, the monks, together with the world of devas, humans, asuras, and gandharvas, rejoiced and praised the words of the Blessed One.