Numbered Discourses 5.86

9. Senior Bhikkhus

Attaining the Methods of Textual Analysis

“A senior bhikkhu with five qualities is dear and beloved to their spiritual companions, respected and admired. What five? They have attained the textual analysis of meaning, text, terminology, and eloquence. And they are deft and tireless in a diverse spectrum of duties for their spiritual companions, understanding how to go about things in order to complete and organize the work. A senior bhikkhu with these five qualities is dear and beloved to their spiritual companions, respected and admired.”