About Bhaddiya the Dwarf

Translated from the Pali by K. Nizamis
Provenance, terms and conditons

[1][rhyc][bodh][than] [Thus have I heard:

The Exalted One was once staying near] Savatthī [at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.]

[2][rhyc] And then, there where the Blessed One was, there, Venerable Bhaddiya the Dwarf approached.

[3][rhyc] The Blessed One saw Venerable Bhaddiya the Dwarf approaching even from afar. Having seen him, he addressed the monks:

[4][rhyc] "Do you see, monks, that monk approaching, of bad complexion, of bad appearance, dwarfish, of such a form as to be despised by the monks?"

"Just so, Venerable Sir."

[5][rhyc] "Monks, that monk is of great power, of great eminence.

There is no well-gained attainment that has not already been attained by that monk.

For that benefit for which sons of good lineage rightly go forth from home into homelessness, that ultimate conclusion of the holy life: even in this very life, by himself having seen with his own eyes the higher knowledge, and having attained, he abides."

[6][rhyc] This was said by the Blessed One.

Having said that, the Fortunate One, the Teacher, also said this:

Swans, herons, and peacocks,
  elephants and spotted deer,
All fear the lion,
  although their bodies are not equal.
Just so, amongst humans,
  if a small one is wisdom-endowed,
There, certainly, he is great,
  and not the fool endowed with a large body.

References:

Saɱyutta Nikāya II. Nidāna Vagga 21. Bhikkhu Saɱyutta

Sutta 6

Bhaddi or Lakuṇṭaka Bhaddiya Suttaɱ

About Bhaddiya the Dwarf

Saɱyutta Nikāya
II. Nidāna Vagga
21. Bhikkhu Saɱyutta