Thus have I heard. At one time the Lord was staying near Savatthi in the Jeta Wood at Anthapindika's monastery. On that occasion after the meal, on returning from collecting almsfood, a number of bhikkhus had gathered together in the assembly hall when this topic of conversation arose: ¡°Which of these two kings, friend, has greater wealth, greater possessions, a greater treasury, greater territory, conveyances, army, prosperity, and power: Seniya Bimbisara the king of Magadha or Pasenadi the king of Kosala?" And this conversation of those bhikkhus continued without coming to an end.
Then the Lord, emerging from seclusion in the evening, went to the assembly hall and sat down on the seat prepared for him. Sitting there the Lord asked the bhikkhus: ¡°What were you talking about just now, bhikkhus, while gathered here together? What was the topic of discussion that you had left unfinished?"
¡°After the meal, revered sir, ... this topic of conversation arose: ¡®Which of these two kings has the greater wealth ... Seniya Bimbisara the king of Magadhi or Pasenadi the king of Kosala?' This, revered sir, was our discussion that was left unfinished when the Lord arrived."
¡°It is not right, bhikkhus, that you sons of good family who have gone forth out of faith from home to the homeless state should talk on such a topic. When you have gathered together, bhikkhus, you should do one of two things: either engage in talk on Dhamma or maintain noble silence."
Then, on realizing its significance, the Lord uttered on that occasion this inspired utterance:
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