Itivuttaka 34

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35. Pathamanakuhanasuttam (Holy Path of Celibacy & Meditation is for Nibbana)

This was said by the Lord Buddha(Bhagavata), said by the Arahant, so I have heard:

“Monks, this holy celibate life is lived, not for the sake of deceiving people, not for the sake of enticing people, not for the sake of the rewards of gain, offerings, & tribute, nor with the thought, ‘Thus may people know me.’ This holy celibate life is lived for the sake of restraint & abandoning.”Thus said the Lord, which I tell:

Follow the restraint(on senses), follow the celibate life, he, the Lord Buddha has taught, a holy path, of stopping , (passions/pleasures) leading to Nibbana (liberation/salvation). This path(magga) is pursued by those great in purpose, great seers. Those who follow it, as taught by the One Awakened(Buddha), heeding the Teacher’s path, will put an end to all suffering. Thus the Lord spoke, which I heard.