f the rewards of gain, offerings, & tribute, nor with the thought, ), # Right single quote ('â', Thus may people know me.â This holy life is lived for the sake of restraint & abandoning." For the sake of restraint, for the sake of abandoning, he, the Blessed One, taught a holy life not handed down,1 coming ashore in Unbinding. This path is pursued by those great in purpose, great seers. Those who follow it, as taught by the One Awakened, heeding the Teacherâs message, will put an end to suffering & stress. Note 1. "Not handed down": not derived from an ancient tradition, and not dependent on ancient tradition for its authority. This itivuttaka is nearly identical with AN 4:25. - --> - - - -