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## First Study: The Story of Ananda
[85] Thus it is said, O Devānupriya! The monk Ānanda, the disciple of the Bhagavān Mahāvīra, was engaged in the last stages of his life (marana-sanlehana-jhushana-jhushiye, bhattapaanapariyaaikkhie kaalam) in the posah-sala (monastery).
Bhagavān Gautama, following the rules of bhikṣācaryā (begging for food) as described in the Vyākhyāprajñapti Sutra (in high, low, and middle families), had taken as much food and water as he needed. After taking food, he left the commercial town and city. While passing by the Kollaraka sannivesa (settlement), not too far or too close, he heard many people talking. They were saying to each other, "O Devānupriya! The monk Ānanda, the disciple of the Bhagavān Mahāvīra, is engaged in the last stages of his life (marana-sanlehana-jhushana-jhushiye, bhattapaanapariyaaikkhie kaalam) in the posah-sala (monastery), without desiring death."
[80] Hearing this from many people, Gautama's mind was filled with such a feeling, thought, or intention: "I will go to the monk Ānanda and see him." Thinking this, he went to the Kollaraka sannivesa, the posah-sala, and the monk Ānanda.
[81] Seeing Bhagavān Gautama coming, the monk Ānanda was overwhelmed with joy. He bowed and prostrated himself before Bhagavān Gautama, and said, "O Bhagavān! I am so weakened by severe austerities that my veins are visible on my body. Therefore, I am unable to come to you, O Devānupriya, and bow down to your feet three times. Therefore, O Master! Please come here of your own free will, without any compulsion, so that I can bow down to your feet three times and pay my respects to you, O Devānupriya."
[82] Then Bhagavān Gautama went to the monk Ānanda.