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Lesson 1.3.0 Appakā te manussesu - So Few Out of Many Humans
The inspiring verses that start with appakā te manussesu (so few out of many humans) denote the concept of the collected texts that point once more, not only to the exceptional opportunity of being able to walk the path as bestowed to us by the Buddha, but that this offer is only accepted by a few whose qualities (pāramī) have ripened. The following Introductions will also highlight the disinclination of the Enlightened One to teach the Dhamma after his enlightenment. Though due to the efforts of Brahma Sahampati, the reluctant Buddha was convinced to commit himself to serving those among the beings, whose eyes were only covered with little dust.