Nigamavasitissa grew up in a small market town near Savatthi. After becoming a bhikkhu, he led a simple life and had very few desires. He would go to the village where his relatives lived to receive alms-food. He avoided attending big events, even when important people like Anathapindika and King Pasenadi made grand offerings.
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Some other bhikkhus started talking about Nigamavasitissa, saying that he stayed close to his relatives and didn't care to attend when important people made lavish offerings. When the Buddha heard about this, he called Nigamavasitissa and asked him about it. Nigamavasitissa respectfully explained to the Buddha that it was true he visited his village for alms-food, but once he had enough, he didn't go any further. He also didn't mind whether the food was delicious or not.
Upon hearing this, instead of criticizing him, the Buddha praised Nigamavasitissa's conduct in front of the other bhikkhus. The Buddha said that living contentedly with few desires was in line with the practice of the Buddha and the Noble Ones (Ariyas). He expressed that all bhikkhus should aspire to be like Nigamavasitissa from the small market town.
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