dn4:3.1 Now at that time the brahmin Soṇadaṇḍa had retired to the upper floor of his stilt longhouse for his midday nap.
dn4:3.2 He saw the brahmins and householders heading for the lotus pond,
dn4:3.3 and addressed his butler,
dn4:3.4 “My butler, why are the brahmins and householders headed for the Gaggarā Lotus Pond?”
dn4:3.5 “The ascetic Gotama has arrived at Campā and is staying on the banks of the Gaggarā Lotus Pond.
dn4:3.6 He has this good reputation:
dn4:3.7 ‘That Blessed One is perfected, a fully awakened Buddha, accomplished in knowledge and conduct, holy, knower of the world, supreme guide for those fit for training, teacher of gods and humans, awakened, blessed.’
dn4:3.8 They’re going to see that worthy Gotama.”
dn4:3.9 “Well then, go to the brahmins and householders and say to them:
dn4:3.10 ‘Sirs, the brahmin Soṇadaṇḍa asks
dn4:3.11 you to wait, as he will also go to see the ascetic Gotama.’”
dn4:3.12 “Yes, worthy sir,” replied the butler, and did as he was asked.

