Soon the Buddha’s body was back to normal.

Jīvaka then took those two valuable cloths and went to the Buddha. He bowed, sat down, and said, “Sir, I wish to ask for a favor.” “Buddhas don’t grant favors, Jīvaka.” “It’s allowable and blameless.” “Well then, say what it is.” “The Buddha and the Sangha of monks wear rag robes. But I’ve received these two valuable cloths from King Pajjota that are extremely exquisite and fine—they are one in a million. Please accept them, and please allow the Sangha of monks to use robe-cloth given by householders.” The Buddha received the two valuable cloths. He then instructed, inspired, and gladdened Jīvaka with a teaching, after which Jīvaka got up from his seat, bowed down, circumambulated the Buddha with his right side toward him, and left.

Soon afterwards the Buddha gave a teaching and addressed the monks: “Monks, I allow you to use robe-cloth given by householders. Anyone who wishes may wear rag robes and anyone who wishes may accept robe-cloth from householders. But I praise contentment with one or the other.”