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ShacklesShacklesNow at that time a large group of people had been put in shackles by King Pasenadi of Kosala—some in ropes, some in manacles, some in chains.Now at that time a large group of people had been put in shackles by King Pasenadi of Kosala—some in ropes, some in manacles, some in chains.Then several mendicants robed up in the morning and, taking their bowls and robes, entered Sāvatthī for alms.Then several mendicants robed up in the morning and, taking their bowls and robes, entered Sāvatthī for alms.

Then, after the meal, when they returned from almsround, they went up to the Buddha, bowed, sat down to one side, and told him what was happening.Then, after the meal, when they returned from almsround, they went up to the Buddha, bowed, sat down to one side, and told him what was happening.Then, understanding this matter, on that occasion the Buddha recited these verses:Then, understanding this matter, on that occasion the Buddha recited these verses:“The attentive say that shackle is not strong“The attentive say that shackle is not strong

that’s made of iron, wood, or knots.that’s made of iron, wood, or knots.But obsession with jeweled earrings,But obsession with jeweled earrings,concern for your partners and children:concern for your partners and children:

this, say the attentive, is a strong shacklethis, say the attentive, is a strong shackledragging the indulgent down, hard to escape.dragging the indulgent down, hard to escape.Having cut this one too they go forth,Having cut this one too they go forth,

unconcerned, having given up sensual pleasures.”unconcerned, having given up sensual pleasures.”