Once Buddha was staying at Savatti. A brahmin with the name of Panchangya-dayaka questioned Gautama, 'Oh! Gautama ,why do you call your students, Bhikkhu ?What is the meaning of Bhikku and how can one become Bhikkhu?
Buddha with Bhikkhu |
Buddha answered him, 'O brahmin, I do call my students as Bhikkhu but Bhikkhu doesn't mean beggar. The word Bhikkhu stands for him, in whom all imperfections have been conquered. The person is devoid of desire and ambition. One who doesn't wishes for money, fame, position. One who has over- powered his sense organs.