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AN.IV.114 Naaga Sutta Comparison of qualities of the king's best elephant with the qualities of a good monk:
1. Just as a royal elephant is obedient, so too should a good monk be obedient;
2. Just as a royal elephant can kill enemies, a monk should be able to kill defilements in the mind;
3. Just as a royal elephant should be patient, so too should a good monk be patient, and;
4. Just as a royal elephant can go anywhere, so too should a good monk be able to attain Nirvana.
35/306 Catukanipaata Tatiya Pa.n.naasaka A"nguttara A.ii.


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