Bodihisattava left the state of Razajo. He went to the hermit Arhtaya and became his student. Arhtaya was a religious teacher with many students. After a few days of learning from Arhtaya, Bodihisattava knew as much as Arhtaya. But he was not satisfied. He thought "I would not be able to overcome sufferings of getting old, getting sick and dying with this teaching." So he left Arhtaya. He then went to hermit Udaka and became his student. Again he was not satisfied. He said, "This is still not the truth." and he left him.
Bodihisattava gradually reduced amount of food he ate, and he practiced his practice of suffering severely. His once golden and beautiful complexion became black and dry. He became skeleton like. One day he lost his strength and he fainted. When he regained his consciousness, he considered what was happening. He thought, "I have practiced the practice of suffering for six years, but I am no closer to the truth."
Bodihisattava decided to start eating food in moderation so that he would be more able in his quest to find the truth. When Pyinsawagi monks saw Bodihisattava eating food again, they said that Siddartha was becoming less resolute, and they lost interest in him. Consequently, they moved on to Migadawone forest. When Bodihisattava regained his strength, he practiced the practice of middle way, neither complete denial nor enjoying worldly pleasures. He was both mindful and diligent in his practice.
