After attaining the Supreme Enlightenment, the Buddha remained sitting in the happiness of Nibbana for several days. Later, a Brahmin came by the tree where the Buddha sat. He greeted the Buddha and asked: "What qualities does one have to have to be a true Brahmin and a noble person?" The Buddha replied: "The true Brahmin must give up all evil. He must give up all conceit, pursue understanding and practice pure living. This way he will deserve to be called a Brahmin."