Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- The disciples listened to them with utmost faith and attained Arhathship. Realising that there were now, sufficient disciples to start the pioneer movement for the propagation of the Dharma, He addressed the 60 Arhaths to fulfil the Sasanic tour for the well being of mankind.

The Buddha said "Go forth Bhikkhus into the world taking the message to them, explain to them what I have explained for the wellbeing of the majority.'' Then the Buddha himself set out for the Rajagaha where on his way he preached the doctrine to Three Jatila Brothers helping them to attain Arhathship together with 1,000 disciples.

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