About Hatthaka (1) Hatthaka Sutta (AN 8:23)

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('â', Hatthaka of ṅḍavī is endowed with conviction. He is virtuous. He has a sense of shame. He has a sense of compunction. He is learned. He is generous. He is discerning.â Friend, the Blessed One has described you as being endowed with these seven amazing, astounding qualities." "I hope, sir, that there were no white-clad householders there." "No, friend, there were no white-clad householders there." "Itâs good, sir, that there were no white-clad householders there." Then the monk, having received alms at Hatthaka of ṅḍavīâs home, departed. After his meal, returning from his alms round, he went to the Blessed One. On arrival, having bowed down to the Blessed One, he sat to one side. As he was sitting there, he [told the Blessed One what had happened]. [The Blessed One replied:] "Itâs good, monk, itâs very good that the clansman is modest and does not want others to know of the skillful qualities present in him. In that case, monk, remember Hatthaka of ṅḍavī as being endowed with this eighth amazing, astounding quality: modesty." See also: AN 3:35; AN 8:30; AN 8:53 - --> - - - -