When many people are put in chains by Pasenadi, the matter is reported to the Buddha.Now at that time a large group of people had been put in shackles by King Pasenadi of Kosala—some in ropes, some in manacles, some in chains. Then several mendicants robed up in the morning and, taking their bowls and robes, entered Sāvatthī for alms. Then, after the meal, when they returned from alms-round, they went up to the Buddha, bowed, sat down to one side, and told him what was happening. Then, knowing the meaning of this, on that occasion the Buddha recited these verses: “The wise say that shackle is not strong that’s made of iron, wood, or knots. But obsession with jewels and earrings, concern for your partners and children: this the wise say is a strong shackle that drags you down, tight, hard to escape. They cut this too and go forth, unconcerned, having given up sensual pleasures.”