But if he gives up all sensual enjoyments, as victor he speaks Dhamma to the people. Devoted, they respond to his words; after listening, they practice in line with the teaching.”

9–10. Arched Feet and Upright Hair “Mendicants, in some past lives the Realized One was reborn as a human being. His speech was meaningful and principled. He educated many people, bringing welfare and happiness, offering the teaching. Due to performing those deeds he was reborn in a heavenly realm. When he came back to this place he obtained these two marks: the tops of his feet are arched and his hairs stand up.

Possessing these marks, if he stays at home he becomes a wheel-turning monarch. And what does he obtain as king? He is the foremost, best, chief, highest, and finest of those who enjoy sensual pleasures. That’s what he obtains as king. And what does he obtain as Buddha? He is the foremost, best, chief, highest, and finest of all sentient beings. That’s what he obtains as Buddha.” The Buddha spoke this matter.

On this it is said: “His word was meaningful and principled, moving the people with his explanations. He brought welfare and happiness to creatures, unstintingly offering up teaching.