The Buddha visits Sakuladáyi at the Moranivápa near Rájagaha and their talk turns on perfection. The Buddha points out that Sakuladáyi's conception of perfection is vague and undefined, and proves, on examination, empty and faulty. In answer to Sakuladáyi's question as to what the Buddha would define as absolute bliss, the Buddha explains the four Jhánas and the destruction of the Ásavas. Sakuladáyi is converted (M.ii.29ff). The sutta also contains references to the teachings of Nigantha Nátaputta.