At one time when the Buddha was staying at Sāvatthī in Anāthapiṇḍika’s Monastery, Venerable Pilindavaccha was clearing a slope near Rājagaha, intending to build a shelter. Just then King Seniya Bimbisāra of Magadha went to Pilindavaccha, bowed, sat down, and said, “Venerable, what are you having made?” “I’m clearing a slope, great king. I want to build a shelter.” “Do you need a monastery worker?” “The Buddha hasn’t allowed monastery workers.” “Well then, sir, please ask the Buddha and tell me the outcome.” “Yes, great king.” Pilindavaccha then instructed, inspired, and gladdened King Bimbisāra with a teaching, after which the king got up from his seat, bowed down, circumambulated Pilindavaccha with his right side toward him, and left.