“Mendicants, you shouldn’t take a second monk with five qualities. What five? They walk too far away or too close behind. They don’t take your bowl when it’s full. They don’t warn you when your speech is bordering on an offense. They keep on interrupting while you’re speaking. And they’re witless, dull, and idiotic. You shouldn’t take a second monk these five qualities.
You should take a second monk with five qualities. What five? They don’t walk too far away or too close behind. They take your bowl when it is full. They warn you when your speech is bordering on an offense. They don’t interrupt while you’re speaking. And they’re wise, bright, and clever. You should take a second monk with these five qualities.”
Numbered Discourses 5.113 12. At Andhakavinda Right Immersion
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Mendicants, a mendicant who has five qualities can’t enter and remain in right immersion. What five? It’s when a mendicant can’t endure sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and touches. A mendicant who possesses these five qualities can’t enter and remain in right immersion.
A mendicant who has five qualities can enter and remain in right immersion. What five? It’s when a mendicant can endure sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and touches. A mendicant who possesses these five qualities can enter and remain in right immersion.”
Numbered Discourses 5.114 12. At Andhakavinda At Andhakavinda