[1161] It is well with us indeed, O brahmin; and, brahmin, we are free from illness;
and we sustain ourselves by gleaning, and roots and fruits are plentiful.
Moreover, gadflies and mosquitoes and creeping things are but few;
in the forest thronged with beasts of prey, no harm befalls me.
In the seven months we have dwelt in the forest, living in sorrow,
this is the first time I see a brahmin of divine appearance,
carrying a staff of beluva wood, the fire-offering (aggihutta) gear, and a water-pot.
Welcome to you, great brahmin; and well indeed have you come.
Enter within, good sir; wash your feet.
Tinduka fruits and piyāla fruits, madhuka and kāsamārī fruits —
fruits sweet as honey: eat, brahmin, the choicest of them all.
This drinking water too is cool, brought from a mountain grotto;
drink of it, great brahmin, if you so wish.
But now, for what reason, or again for what cause,
have you come to the great forest? Being asked, tell me that.
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.