Venerable Ānanda told the Buddha, who said, “Allow it to be prepared, Ānanda.” Ānanda passed the message on to Roja. The following morning Roja prepared many potherbs and much fresh food made with flour and brought it to the Buddha, saying, “Sir, please accept the potherbs and the fresh food made with flour.” “Well then, Roja, give it to the monks.” but being afraid of wrongdoing, they did not accept. The Buddha said, “Accept, monks, and eat.” Roja then personally served many potherbs and much fresh food made with flour to the Sangha of monks headed by the Buddha. When the Buddha had finished his meal, Roja sat down to one side. The Buddha instructed, inspired, and gladdened him with a teaching, after which he got up from his seat and left.