Thag 6.10 PTS: Thag 429-434- Sumana the Novice

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Thag 6.10 PTS: Thag 429-434- Sumana the Novice
When I was seven & newly gone forth, having conquered with my power the great powerful serpent, I was fetching water for my preceptor from the great lake, Anotatta, when the Teacher saw me & said:

"Look, Sariputta, at that one, the young boy coming there, carrying a pot of water, well-centered within, his practices — inspiring; his bearing — admirable. He's Anuruddha's novice, mature in his powers, made thoroughbred by a thoroughbred, <p style="text-align:center;">good by one who is good, <p style="text-align:center;">tamed by Anuruddha, <p style="text-align:center;">trained by one whose task <p style="text-align:center;">is done.

<p style="text-align:center;">He, having reached the highest peace <p style="text-align:center;">& realized the unshakable, <p style="text-align:center;">Sumana the novice <p style="text-align:center;">wants this: <p style="text-align:center;">'Don't let anyone know me.'"