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9. Truly this was said by the Blessed One, said by the Arahant — so I have heard:
"Bhikkhus, this holy life (brahmacariya) is not lived for the sake of deceiving people, nor for the sake of cajoling people, nor for the sake of the benefits of gain, honor, and praise, nor with the thought, 'Thus may people know me.' Rather, bhikkhus, this holy life is lived for the sake of direct knowledge (abhiññā) and for the sake of full understanding (pariññā)."
The Blessed One spoke this matter. In that connection, this is said:
For direct knowledge and full understanding
the Blessed One taught the holy life,
not a matter of hearsay,
leading to firm footing in Nibbāna.
This is the path followed
by those of great purpose, by the great seers;
and whosoever practice it
as it has been taught by the Buddha
will make an end of suffering (dukkha),
carrying out the Teacher's instruction.
This matter too was spoken by the Blessed One — so I have heard.
The Ninth.
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.