193. The Lord said to the monks: “Consider it true that Hatthaka of Ālavi is endowed with seven marvelous qualities. What seven? He has faith, virtue, self-respect, fear of blame, learning, generosity and wisdom.” Having said this, the Lord rose from his seat and entered the dwelling. Then a monk went to Hatthaka and told him all that the Lord had said. And Hatthaka said to that monk: “I hope there were no laymen dressed in white present.”
“No, friend, there were none.”
Later, that monk returned from his alms-round, he went to the Lord and told him of the conversation he had with Hatthaka, and the Lord said: “Well done, monk, well done! That clansman has little desire for recognition. He does not wish his good qualities to be known by others. So, consider it is true that Hatthaka of Ālavi is endowed with this eighth marvelous and wonderful quality, namely, little desire [for recognition].”
A.IV,217-18 (AN 8.23)
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