While traveling, the Bhagavā encountered about thirty Bhaddavaggiya companions searching for a courtesan who had stolen their belongings. He redirected their focus, asking if it was better to search for the woman or for themselves, to which they agreed the latter was preferable. The Bhagavā then delivered a gradual discourse, starting with topics like giving and virtue, progressing to the dangers of sensual pleasures and the benefits of renunciation. When he perceived their minds were receptive, he taught them the core Dhamma: suffering, its origin, its cessation, and the path. Upon hearing this, the companions attained the `dhammacakkhu` (insight into the Dhamma), understanding that whatever originates is subject to cessation, and subsequently requested and received ordination from the Bhagavā to live the holy life for the complete ending of suffering.
