Sunidha and Vassakāra then went to the Buddha and exchanged pleasantries with him,

adding, “Please accept tomorrow’s meal from us together with the Sangha of monks.” The Buddha consented by remaining silent. Knowing that he had consented, they left. Having had various kinds of fine foods prepared, they had the Buddha informed that the meal was ready. The Buddha robed up, took his bowl and robe, and went to Sunidha and Vassakāra’s meal offering where he sat down on the prepared seat together with the Sangha of monks. Sunidha and Vassakāra then personally served various kinds of fine foods to the Sangha of monks headed by the Buddha. When the Buddha had finished his meal, they sat down to one side. And the Buddha expressed his appreciation with these verses:

“In whatever place The wise decide to live, There they feed the virtuous, The restrained monastics. One should dedicate the offering To whatever gods are there. Being revered and honored, They return the favor to you. And they have compassion for you, As a mother for her own child. The person the gods have compassion for Always has good fortune.” The Buddha then got up from his seat and left.

But Sunidha and Vassakāra followed behind him, thinking, “Whatever gate the ascetic Gotama leaves from, we’ll name the Gotama Gate. Whatever ford he uses to cross the river Ganges, we’ll name the Gotama Ford.”