Buddhist Legends1. The Chapter about the Pairs1.9. Nanda the Elder-----------------------The Buddha’s half-brother Nanda ordained, but yearned for the lay-life; the Buddha promised him celestial maidens as a reward for his efforts in the spiritual life; Nanda put forth effort and became an Arahat, and the Buddha was released from his promise; these verses were spoken about him.-----------------------Just as the rain can penetratea house with thatching that is poor,so also passion penetratesa mind that is undeveloped.Just as rain does not penetratea house with thatching that is good,so passion cannot penetratea mind that is well-developed.-----------------------#buddhistlegends #buddhism