sn42.10:3.1 “Indeed, in answering this way you repeat what I’ve said, and don’t misrepresent me with an untruth. Your explanation is in line with the teaching, and there are no legitimate grounds for rebuttal or criticism.
BAGIAN 3
sn42.10:3.2 Gold and currency are not proper for ascetics who follow the Sakyan. They neither accept nor receive gold and currency. They have set aside gems and gold, and quit using gold and currency.
sn42.10:3.3 If gold and currency were proper for them, then the five kinds of sensual stimulation would also be proper.
sn42.10:3.4 And if the five kinds of sensual stimulation are proper for them, you should categorically regard them as not having the qualities of an ascetic or a follower of the Sakyan.
sn42.10:3.5 Rather, chief, I say this:
sn42.10:3.6 Straw may be looked for by one needing straw; wood may be looked for by one needing wood; a cart may be looked for by one needing a cart; a workman may be looked for by one needing a workman.
sn42.10:3.7 But in any case, there is no way they can accept or look for gold and currency, I say.”