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24 Clear-minded Youths - 3 The Story of Five Hundred Boys Now the Buddhas cherish no sentiments of ill-will or hatred towards any man; therefore the Buddha spoke thus. And having thus spoken, he went with the congregation of monks, and sat down at the foot of a certain tree in the shade. When the youths saw Venerable Maha Kassapa following in the rear, they immediately took a liking to him. In fact, their bodies were pervaded with a thrill of pleasure at seeing him. Forthwith they set down their baskets, saluted the elder with the five rests, held up the cakes, baskets and all, and saluting the elder, said to him, "Have some cakes, Venerable." In reply the elder said to them, "There is the Buddha with the congregation of monks, sitting at the foot of a tree. Take your offerings and go and share with the congregation of monks." "Very well, Venerable," replied the youths. However, they turned around and went back to the elder, gave the elder the cakes, stood on one side watching him, and at the end of the repast, gave him water. The monks were offended and said, "These youths have shown favoritism in giving alms; they never asked either the Buddha or the chief elders to accept alms, but when they saw Venerable Maha Kassapa, they took their baskets and went to offer him cakes."