Practicing Success
The following excerpt is taken from the Sutta Pitaka and encompasses the advice provided by the Buddha to a prosperous householder named Sigala: |
What is the significance of the term "samanas" mentioned in the excerpt? |
It refers to merchants It signifies scholars It represents those who have renounced the world It refers to warriors |
It represents those who have renounced the world |
In five ways, the members of a community should care for the necessities of samanas (those who have chosen the path of renunciation) and Brahmanas: through genuine care in actions, words, and thoughts, by offering hospitality, and catering to their worldly necessities. |