I recall reading a Dhamma statement in the Tipitaka, likely from the Vinaya Pitaka, which conveys a meaning similar to: “Begging for alms is seen as a lowly means of livelihood, but to achieve a great goal, one may need to undertake even humble tasks.” Can someone provide the accurate statement from the Tipitaka where the Buddha expresses this sentiment? Regards to all !! with my head in the feet of Sangha !!
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Are you looking for Iti 91?
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Wonderful Sir, You are great !!! That was exactly I was looking for .. !!! Accept my Salute in your feet !!! You are a true Bahusutta !!!
This is so similar to Tāyanasutta SN 2.8. Are there any other similar suttas that warn monks of the consequences of wasted holy life?
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That’s an interesting point. Try spiritual path (brahmacariya)
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Sir, The sutta is wonderful, but it do not speak of livelihood of monks. but I am grateful to you that I got a wonderful sutta in which buddha teaches the danger of corrupt monkhood …