ABSTRACT

Then Keliiya, the Ga/ija~ went (to the place) where

c Let th~ venerable Gotama accept my food tomorrow, together w~th the assembly of Bhikkhus.'

This having been said, Bhagavat answered Ke1tiya, the Catila: • Large, 0 Keniya, is the assembly of Bhikkhus, one thousand two hundred and fifty Bhikkhus, and thou art intimate with the BrAhmanas.'