Vutthi Sutta
1. Vutthi Sutta.- A conversation between two devas and the Buddha’s comments thereon. Of things making for progress, knowledge is the best; ignorance is the greatest worsener; among beings that walk, the Saṅgha is the best; among declarants, the Buddha is the best. S.i.42.
2. Vutthi Sutta.- At the end of the rains, SÄriputta takes leave of the Buddha to go into the country. As he is about to start, a monk reports to the Buddha that SÄriputta has offended him and has not asked his pardon. (The Commentary (AA.ii.797) explains that the edge of SÄriputta’s robe brushed the Elder; some say the wind blew it without his knowledge.) SÄriputta is sent for and asked to explain; he declares with a wealth of simile that he is free from hatred and ill will; he has nothing but loathing for his body; how then would he offend a brother monk and not ask his pardon? The accuser is convinced of his folly and begs forgiveness. (A.iv.373ff.; cf. DhA.ii.178ff., where the story recurs.)
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