On one occasion, the Buddha was invited by a brahmin for alms to his house. As invited, the Buddha visited the house of the brahmin. Instead of entertaining Him, the brahmin poured forth a torrent of abuse with the filthiest of words.
The Buddha inquired:-
'Do visitors come to your house, good brahmin?'
'Yes', He replied.
'What do you do when they come?'
'Oh, we prepare a sumptuous feast.'
'If they fail to turn up?'
'Why, we gladly partake of it.'
'Well, good brahmin, you have invited me for alms and entertained me with abuse which I decline to accept. Please take it back.'
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