In English
's reaction on the criticism of his
The next day, it was 's turn to go by boat to buy provisions. As soon as they saw an ochre-robed youth in the boat, the other passengers started abusing . One rich man accused of spoiling young men by his teachings. remembered what the had said the previous day, rose from his seat and gave a slap on the cheek of the reviler. was a strong, powerful person. He told the traducer: "Will you keep your mouth shut? You may have your likes and dislikes and we have ours. What right have you to condemn us? If you do not keep silent, I shall hurl you into the ." Everyone in the boat got alarmed that the irate youth might actually carry out the threat. All of them became silent. brought the provisions and returned by boat to the . On the return journey no one ventured to open his mouth. asked to relate what all happened during his boat trip. related what all had happened and said: "All of them kept their mouths shut after I had slapped one of them for criticising the ." Immediately observed:"! ! How unbecoming of you to dishonour the robe you are wearing by losing your temper, exhibiting hatred and causing hurt to a person. You are unfit to stay in my . What does it matter what anyone says? How does it affect us? Their praise or censure will not touch us. pleaded: "! I was listening yesterday to what you had said to . Because of that, I behaved in this manner. You took him to task for remaining passive. You take me to task for retaliating. I am unable to understand what is the proper thing to do."