[196] When this had been said, the brahmin Soṇadaṇḍa said this to the Blessed One: "Magnificent, worthy Gotama! Magnificent, worthy Gotama! Just as, worthy Gotama, one might set upright what has been overturned, or reveal what has been hidden, or point out the path to one who is lost, or hold up an oil lamp in the darkness so that those with eyes might see forms — even so has the Dhamma been made clear in many ways by the worthy Gotama. I go to the worthy Gotama for refuge, and to the Dhamma, and to the Saṅgha of bhikkhus. May the worthy Gotama remember me as a lay follower (upāsaka) who has gone for refuge for life from this day forth. And may the worthy Gotama consent to accept tomorrow's meal from me, together with the Saṅgha of bhikkhus."
The Blessed One consented by silence.
Then the brahmin Soṇadaṇḍa, having understood the Blessed One's consent, rose from his seat, paid homage to the Blessed One, circumambulated him keeping his right side toward him, and departed.
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.