The Tipiṭaka in Three Languages

Sudhābhojanajātaka

Suttapiṭaka · Khuddakanikāya · Jātaka (2) · Vol. 28 · Section 254

[254] For he swallows a hook with its long line, binding and all, who, when a guest is seated, eats his meal alone. Therefore I say this to you, Kosiya: give gifts (dāna) and eat; ascend the path of the noble ones (ariyamagga) — one who eats alone does not obtain happiness.

English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.

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