6.1 The Story about the Elder Rādha

The bhikkhus did not want to ordain a poor Brahmin, Rādha, but the Buddha, seeing his potential, allowed it; Elder Sāriputta gave him guidance which he followed to the letter and soon became an Arahat; the Buddha then spoke a verse about being amenable to admonition. Keywords: Chief Disciples, Kings, Bodhisatta, Animals