Just then that merchant, together with his wives and children, was standing in his own house, raising his joined palms in homage, thinking, “May Venerable Piṇḍola Bhāradvāja land right here at our house.” And Piṇḍola Bhāradvāja did just that. The merchant then took the bowl from his hands, filled it with expensive fresh foods, and gave it back to Piṇḍola Bhāradvāja, who then left for the monastery.

People heard that Piṇḍola Bhāradvāja had taken down the merchant’s bowl, and making a great uproar, they followed right behind him. Hearing all the noise, the Buddha asked Venerable Ānanda what it was, and Ānanda told him what had happened.