sn42.13:2.1 I trust those who say this repeat what the Buddha has said, and do not misrepresent him with an untruth? Is their explanation in line with the teaching? Are there any legitimate grounds for rebuttal and criticism?
sn42.13:2.2 For we don’t want to misrepresent the Blessed One.”
sn42.13:2.3 “Chief, those who say this repeat what I have said, and don’t misrepresent me with an untruth. Their explanation is in line with the teaching, and there are no legitimate grounds for rebuttal and criticism.”
sn42.13:2.4 “Sir, we didn’t believe that what those ascetics and brahmins said was really true.
sn42.13:2.5 But it seems the ascetic Gotama is deceitful!”
sn42.13:2.6 “Chief, does someone who says ‘I know deceit’ also say ‘I am deceitful’?”
sn42.13:2.7 “That’s right, Blessed One! That’s right, Holy One!”
sn42.13:2.8 “Well then, chief, I’ll ask you about this in return, and you can answer as you like.