The Collection of Minor Texts

What is given is like a seed, from this fruit comes forth.

The ghosts partake of that, the giver grows in merit.

And they go to a heavenly state, having done auspicious deeds."

Your face is like that of a pig, what action did you do before?"

Because of that I have such beauty, as you see, Nārada.

Do not do evil with the mouth, do not become pig-faced."

"Worms eat your mouth with its putrid odour, what action did you do in the past?"

And though I gained beauty and radiance through austerity, my mouth became putrid through malicious speech.

Those who are compassionate and wholesome would say:

'Do not speak maliciously and do not speak falsely,

You will become a spirit who enjoys sensual pleasures.'"

Beginning with departed relatives, or the deities of a place.

Kuvera and Dhataraṭṭha, Virūpakkha and Virūḷhaka;

They are honoured, and the givers are not without fruit.

Is of any benefit to the ghost, when relatives remain thus.

"It accrues immediately for their welfare for a long time."

They stand at the door posts, having come to their own homes.

No one remembers them, these beings, due to their actions.

Pure and sublime, at the right time, allowable drink and food;

'May this be for our relatives, may our relatives be happy.'

With abundant food and drink, respectfully they rejoice.

Honour has been done to us, and the givers are not without fruit."

There is no such trading there, no buying and selling with gold;

The departed ones who have died there live on what is given from here."

Even so what is given from here accrues to the ghosts."

Even so what is given from here accrues to the ghosts."

One should give offerings to the ghosts, recollecting what was done before."

Is of any benefit to the ghosts, when relatives remain thus."

It accrues immediately for their welfare for a long time."

And strength has been given to the monks, by you no small merit has been produced."

Surrounded by flies, who are you standing here?

"In time I gave birth to five children, and in the evening another five; having given birth I eat them, yet even they are not enough for me.

Having given birth I eat them, yet even they are not enough for me.

I cannot get water to drink, see me gone to disaster."

Due to what result of action do you eat your son's flesh?"

With a corrupted mind, I caused her to miscarry.

Then her angry mother gathered my relatives;

She made me take an oath, and had me verbally abused.

I eat the flesh of my children, if that was done by me.

I eat the flesh of my children, smeared with pus and blood."

Surrounded by flies, who are you standing here?

"In time I gave birth to five children, and in the evening another five; having given birth I eat them, yet even they are not enough for me.

Having given birth I eat them, yet even they are not enough for me.

I do not attain quenching, like one burnt by fire in the heat."

Due to what result of action do you eat your son's flesh?"

I, endowed with the strength of children, was arrogant towards my husband.

She conceived a child, I had evil thoughts about her.

Her three-month foetus, full of pus and blood, fell.

She made me take an oath, and had me verbally abused.

'I eat the flesh of my children, if that was done by me'.

I eat the flesh of my children, smeared with pus and blood."

Do you mutter 'eat, eat' to a lifeless, aged ox?

You are a fool and stupid, just like that senseless one."

The eyes remain just as they were, this ox will rise up.

Weeping at the earthen shrine, are you not indeed foolish?"

Like with water, one would extinguish all anguish.

You who, when I was overcome with sorrow, dispelled my sorrow for my father.

I do not sorrow, I do not weep, having heard you, young man.

They turn away from sorrow, as Sujāta did his father.

What action did this woman perform, that she always feeds on blood and pus?

Given things become mixed with worms/insects, what deed did this woman do?

While I was giving to ascetics and brahmins, she abused and scolded me.

Let this be yours in the next world, and let your clothes be like grass;

Having done such misconduct, you have come here to consume for a long time."

Come out, good lady, let us see you standing outside."

I am covered only with my hair, I made little merit."

Having put on this robe, come out, beautiful one;

Come out, good lady, let us see you standing outside."

Here is a faithful male lay follower, a disciple of the Fully Enlightened One.

Thus I shall be happy, fulfilled in all sensual pleasures."

Having clothed him with robes, dedicated the merit to her.

Food, clothing and drink, this is the fruit of the offering.

Laughing she came out of the mansion, 'this is the fruit of the offering.'

In the Tāvatiṃsa realm? Being asked, O deity, tell me what action's fruit is this?"

I gave to the upright being, with a clear mind.

I experience in the mansion, and now that is brief.

I will flee to hell, which is absolutely bitter and terrible.

Bounded by iron walls, covered over with iron.

Extending for a hundred yojanas, it stands all around perpetually.

"And the fruit of evil action, therefore I grieve intensely."

And behind a maiden is carried in a palanquin, illuminating all ten directions.

What evil did you do when you were human beings, that you now drink one another's blood?"

He was our eldest son, having given gifts he rejoices happily.

He was our middle son, unselfish, generous, he shines forth.

She was our youngest daughter, she rejoices happily with half a portion.

But we were stingy, revilers of ascetics and brahmins;

These having given, they enjoy themselves, while we dry up like a cut reed."

"Having missed out on happiness among abundant wealth, they have now attained suffering."

Having drunk much, we are not satisfied, we are not satiated.

Those who, having known and achieved wealth, neither enjoy it nor create merit.

Having done actions that bring forth suffering, they experience suffering, bitter in fruit.

Having known the temporary as temporary, the wise person should make an island.

They are not negligent in giving, having heard the words of the arahants."

Even so when the body is useless, when the ghost has died.

Therefore I do not weep for him, he has gone to his destination."

As he came, so he went, what lamentation is there in that?

Therefore I do not weep for him, he has gone to his destination."

For relatives, friends and companions, there would be even more discontent.

Therefore I do not weep for him, he has gone to his destination."

Even so is this, one who grieves for a ghost.

Therefore I do not weep for him, he has gone to his destination."

Even so is this, one who grieves for a ghost.

Therefore I do not weep for him, he has gone to his destination."

With protruding ribs and thin, who are you standing here?"

Having performed evil action, from here I went to the ghost world."

By what result of action have you gone from here to the ghost world?"

Who might have urged me: 'Give gifts, with a confident mind, to ascetics and brahmins.'

Being devoured by hunger and craving, this is the result of my evil action.

Having given me something, please dedicate it, release me from the bad destination, O fortunate one."

Having given a morsel to the monks, and a handful of cloth;

And water from a bowl, he dedicated the offering to her.

Food, clothing and drink, this is the fruit of the offering.

With decorated clothes and ornaments, she approached Sāriputta.

Illuminating all directions, like the morning star.

And how do you obtain those pleasures, whatever is dear to your mind.

How are you of such blazing power, and your beauty illuminates all directions?"

The sage, compassionate in the world, saw me in that bad state.

And water from a bowl, he dedicated the offering to me.

I enjoy as one who delights in sensual pleasures, food with many tastes and phrases.

As far as in King Nanda's realm, there are coverings.

Silken blankets, and those made of linen and cotton.

I wear whatever is pleasing to my mind.

Deep and square, well-designed lotus ponds.

Covered with lotuses and water lilies, filled with water and filaments.

To the sage compassionate to the world, Venerable Sir, I have come to pay homage."

With protruding ribs and thin, who are you standing here?"

Reborn in the domain of ghosts, afflicted with hunger and thirst.

And the blood of those burning and giving birth.

Overcome by hunger I consume, dependent on women and men.

Without shelter, without home, with a blue bed as destination.

Perhaps I might be freed from consuming pus and blood."

Addressed Moggallāna, and Anuruddha and Kappina.

He dedicated the dwellings and food and drink as an offering for his mother.

Food, drink and clothing, this is the fruit of the offering.

With decorated clothes and ornaments, she approached Kolita.

Illuminating all directions, like the morning star.

And how do you obtain those pleasures, whatever is dear to your mind.

How are you of such blazing power, and your beauty illuminates all directions?"

Reborn in the domain of ghosts, afflicted with hunger and thirst.

And the blood of those burning and giving birth.

Overcome by hunger I consume, dependent on women and men.

Without shelter, without home, with a blue bed as destination.

To the sage compassionate to the world, Venerable Sir, I have come to pay homage."

With protruding ribs and thin, who are you standing here?"

Having performed evil action, from here I went to the ghost world."

By what result of action have you gone from here to the ghost world?"

Having spoken harsh words, from here I went to the ghost world."

But I ask you something else, why are you covered in dust?"

And I was indeed exceedingly, more adorned than you.

Then great envy arose in me, anger arose in me.

Due to the result of that action, because of that I am covered in dust."

But I ask you something else, why are you afflicted with itch?"

You brought medicine, and I brought monkey-itch plant.

Due to the result of that action, because of that I am afflicted with itch."

But I ask you something else, why are you naked?"

You were invited with your husband, but not I.

Due to the result of that action, because of that I am naked."

But I ask you something else, why do you smell of excrement?"

I threw into a cesspit, that evil was done by me;

Due to the result of that action, because of that I smell of excrement."

But I ask you something else, why have you gone to a bad destination?"

When there were things to be given, I did not make an island for myself;

Due to the result of that action, because of that I am in a bad destination.

Through evil actions, a good destination is not easily obtained.'"

See what kind of result comes from evil actions.

Others enjoy them now, possessions are not eternal.

Perhaps he might give you something, do not go from here just yet."

This is shameful for women, may the father of the being not see me."

By which you would be happy, fulfilled in all sensual pleasures."

Having fed eight monks, direct your gift for me;

Then I shall be happy, fulfilled in all sensual pleasures."

Having clothed them with robes, she dedicated the offering.

Food, clothing and drink, this is the fruit of the offering.

Wearing decorated cloth and ornaments, she approached her co-wife.

Illuminating all directions, like the morning star.

And how do you obtain those pleasures, whatever is dear to your mind.

How are you of such blazing power, and your beauty illuminates all directions?"

"In time I gave birth to five children, and in the evening another five; having given birth I eat them, yet even they are not enough for me.

May you live long, sister, together with all your relatives;

The sorrowless, stainless state, the abode of those who wield power.

Having removed the stain of selfishness with its root, blameless, reach the heavenly state."

"You are yellow and black, I do not think you are human."

Having performed evil action, from here I went to the ghost world."

By what result of action have you gone from here to the ghost world?"

Having spoken harsh words, from here I went to the ghost world."

Having put on this cloth, come, I will lead you to the house.

You will see your children, and you will see your daughters-in-law."

The monks who are accomplished in virtue, free from lust and learned.

Then I shall be happy, fulfilled in all sensual pleasures."

Food, drink, and edibles, and clothing and lodgings;

Parasol, odours and garlands, and various kinds of sandals.

Having satisfied them with food and drink, he dedicated the offering.

Food, clothing and drink, this is the fruit of the offering.

Wearing decorated cloth and ornaments, she approached her husband.

Illuminating all directions, like the morning star.

And how do you obtain those pleasures, whatever is dear to your mind.

How are you of such blazing power, and your beauty illuminates all directions?"

"In time I gave birth to five children, and in the evening another five; having given birth I eat them, yet even they are not enough for me.

May you live long, householder, together with all your relatives;

Sorrowless, stainless, secure, the dwelling of those with power.

Having removed the stain of selfishness with its root, blameless, reach the heavenly state."

Raising your arms you weep, what troubles you in the midst of the forest?"

I cannot find a pair of wheels for it, due to that suffering I am giving up my life."

Tell me, good youth, I will provide you with a pair of wheels."

My chariot is made of gold, it shines with that pair of wheels."

I think you will die, for you will not obtain the sun and moon."

A ghost, one who has died, is not seen - who here among those who weep is more foolish?"

Like a child crying for the moon, I yearned for one who has died, become a ghost."

Like with water, one would extinguish all anguish.

You who, when I was overcome with sorrow, dispelled my sorrow for my son.

I do not sorrow, I do not weep, having heard you, young man."

Who are you or whose son are you, how should we know you?"

Having performed wholesome action, I have gone to the company of the Thirty-three deities."

Or any such observance day undertaking, by what action did you go to the world of deities?"

I saw the Buddha, dust-free, gone beyond perplexity, the Fortunate One of supreme wisdom.

Having performed that wholesome action, I have gone to the company of the Thirty-three deities."

I too with joyful mind and confident heart, today itself go for refuge to the Enlightened One."

Likewise undertake the five steps of training, unbroken and unblemished.

"Do not drink intoxicants and do not speak falsely, and be content with your own wife."

I shall do your bidding, you are my teacher."

And to the Community of the lord of deities, I go for refuge.

I do not drink intoxicants and do not speak falsely; And I am content with my own wife."

He who is your own brother, your heart and right eye;

The winds blow upon him, he mutters about a hare, O Kesava."

Quickly arose, afflicted with sorrow for his brother.

Do you mutter 'hare, hare'? What kind of hare do you wish for?

Made of conch, stone or coral, I will have a hare made for you.

I will bring them to you, what kind of rabbit do you wish?"

I wish for the rabbit from the moon, bring that down for me, O Kesava."

You wish for what is unattainable, desiring the rabbit from the moon."

Why do you still grieve today for your dead son?

'May my son who is born not die' - how can one obtain what is unobtainable?

It is possible to bring back, O Dark One, the ghost whom you lament.

Though abundant in wealth and grain, they too are not free from aging and death.

These and others by birth, they too are not free from aging and death.

These and others with true knowledge, they too are not free from aging and death.

Even those ascetics in time, abandon the body.

They lay down this body, with merit and evil utterly destroyed."

Like with water, one would extinguish all anguish.

You who, when I was overcome with sorrow, dispelled my sorrow for my son.

I do not sorrow, I do not weep, having heard you, brother."

They turn him away from sorrow, as Ghaṭa did his elder brother.

They follow with good speech, as Ghaṭa did his elder brother.

With protruding ribs and emaciated, who are you, venerable sir?"

Having performed evil action, from here I went to the ghost world."

By what result of action have you gone from here to the ghost world?"

There I was formerly a merchant, they knew me as Dhanapāla.

I had abundant gold, many pearls and lapis lazuli.

Having closed the door I ate, lest beggars should see me.

I hindered many people who were giving and doing good works.

Lotus ponds and wells, and planted parks;

And I destroyed evil, and paths in difficult places.

I was reborn in the domain of ghosts, afflicted with hunger and thirst.

I do not recall having eaten or having drunk water.

For ghosts indeed know that what is self-control is destruction.

When there were things to be given, I did not make an island for myself;

Thus I repent, having come to the fruit of my own action.

I will flee to hell, which is absolutely bitter and terrible.

Bounded by iron walls, covered over with iron.

Extending for a hundred yojanas, it stands all around perpetually.

"And the fruit of evil action, therefore I grieve intensely."

Do not commit evil action, whether in public or in secret.

There is no escape from suffering for you, even if you run away.

Be righteous to ascetics and brahmins, thus you will go to heaven."

Tell me that, perhaps we can help, I would provide you with all wealth."

Not giving, with a mind greedy for material things, through immoral behavior I reached the domain of Yama.

Because of that I go among relatives for the sake of some material things;

Those of ungenerous nature do not have faith,

That there is fruit of giving in the next world.

The brahmins partake of that prepared offering, 'I go to Andhakavinda to eat.'"

Come quickly and I too shall make an offering;

Tell me if there is a reason,

Let me hear your trustworthy words of reason."

He returned to Rājagaha once again, and appeared before the ruler of people.

Tell me if there is a reason, by which you would be satisfied for a longer time."

Dedicate that offering for my welfare, thus I would be satisfied for a longer time."

He informed the Truth Finder of what was done, and dedicated the offering to that ghost.

"I am a spirit who has attained supreme spiritual power, there are no human beings equal or similar to me.

Being constantly satisfied by many, I go happily, O human deity."

This spirit who grants desires, let us lead this spirit.

Having made him mount the vehicle, quickly let us go, O gatekeeper."

One should not break its branch, for betrayal of a friend is evil."

One might even cut its trunk, if such were the need."

One should not break its leaf, for betrayal of a friend is evil."

One might uproot it completely with its roots, if such were the need."

One should not think evil even in mind about them, gratitude is praised by superior persons.

One should not think evil even in mind about them, one who harms friends burns the hand that helps.

That person struck by a helping hand does not see good fortune."

"I am a spirit of supreme spiritual power, who travels far, endowed with beauty and strength."

Various tastes flow forth, I think you are the first of givers."

Know me, Aṅkura, as a ghost who has come here from Roruva."

By what holy life does merit succeed in your hand?"

Hard to live, poor, I have nothing to give.

A faithful donor, one who had done merit, one with moral shame.

And there they asked me about Asayha's dwelling.

When questioned, I told them about Asayha's dwelling.

There a gift is given, at Asayha's dwelling.

By that holy life merit succeeds in my hand."

Rejoicing in another's gift, you raised your hand and spoke.

By that holy life merit succeeds in your hand.

Having left the human body, to which direction has he gone?"

But I have heard in the presence of Vessavaṇa that the Invincible One has gone to the company of Sakka."

Having seen one who grants sensual pleasures with his hand, who would not make merit.

I will establish a gift, which would bring me happiness.

Proliferation and wells, and paths in difficult places."

And your eyes are running, what evil was done by you?"

At his distribution of gifts, I was in charge of giving.

Having withdrawn to one side, I made a twisted face.

"My eyes are running, that evil was done by me."

And your eyes are running, because of another's giving;

You made your face crooked.

Food, drink, and edibles, and clothing and lodgings.

I will establish a gift, which would bring me happiness.

Proliferation and wells, and paths in difficult places."

Aṅkura established a gift, which would bring him happiness.

Proliferation and wells, with a clear mind.

Whose peaceful bonds are these, let them yoke the vehicle from here.

Thus they called out there, the barbers, cooks and Magadhans;

Always evening and morning, at Aṅkura's dwelling.

I sleep painfully, Sindhaka, when I do not see supplicants.

Painfully, Sindhaka, I sleep, when there are few mendicants."

What would you choose as a boon, wishing for all the world?"

When I have risen early, at sunrise;

May divine food manifest, and virtuous beggars.

May my mind be confident in giving, this boon I would choose."

Therefore wealth is better than giving, through excessive giving families cease to exist.

Therefore wealth is better than giving, the wise person's principle is to live in moderation."

Like a cloud filling up low-lying areas, he satisfies all beggars.

After giving one is elated - for that householder dwelling is pleasant.

After giving one is elated - this is the success of the sacrifice.

After giving one is elated - this is the success of the sacrifice."

Food is given constantly, by one who looks for merit.

Serve Aṅkura, engaged in the sacrifice of giving.

At Aṅkura's great giving, young men split firewood.

At Aṅkura's great giving, women prepare food portions.

At Aṅkura's great giving, ladle-bearers stood ready.

Respectfully and with his own hands, having honoured again and again.

Aṅkura maintained the great giving, for a long interval.

Having left the human body, he was reborn in Tāvatiṃsa.

Having left the human body, he was reborn in Tāvatiṃsa.

In forms, sounds, tastes, odours, and delightful tactile objects.

In sovereignty Indaka surpasses Aṅkura.

At the foot of the Pāricchatta tree, the highest among persons dwelt.

Attend upon the Enlightened One, dwelling on the mountain top.

Transcending all deities, the Enlightened One alone shines forth.

Not far from the Buddha, Indaka surpasses.

Considering those worthy of offerings, spoke these words.

You are seated too far away, come to my presence."

"What use is that gift to me, void of those worthy of offerings.

Outshines us, like the moon among the group of stars."

It does not yield abundant fruit, nor does it satisfy the farmer.

It does not yield abundant fruit, nor does it satisfy the giver.

When proper rain is provided, the fruit delights the farmer.

Even a small deed done becomes merit of great fruit."

Having given a gift discriminately, the givers go to heaven.

Gifts given to them are of great fruit, like seeds sown in good soil.

That ghost approached him, ugly and fearsome to behold.

Covered by her hair, she said this to the ascetic.

I do not recall having eaten or having drunk water;

"Give me water, Venerable Sir, I am thirsty for water."

Take and drink from here, why do you ask me for water?"

It turns to blood for me, therefore I ask for water."

Due to what action's result does the Ganges become blood for you?"

And against my will, he gave to recluses.

These I reviled, afflicted by selfishness.

Robes, almsfood, requisites and dwelling places.

As a result of that action, the Ganges becomes blood for me."

Its result yields abundant fruit, and many millions of clothes arose for me.

I enjoy and wear them, with abundant wealth that does not get exhausted.

Having gone to the human realm again, I will make merit, do not lead me, son."

There you will be old and aged;

All your relatives will be dead,

What will you do having gone there from here?"

Having gone to the human realm again, I will make merit, do not lead me, son."

"You should tell others who come here too, 'Make merit, happiness is obtained'.

But having done actions that result in happiness, deities and human beings, these generations are established in happiness."

There the fragrant ones are lovely, with pure odours that are delightful.

Covered with various lotuses, spread with white lotuses.

Resounding with swans and herons, echoing with ruddy geese.

Trees bearing various fruits, forests bearing various flowers.

You have many mansions, made of gold and silver;

They shine blazing bright, in all four directions.

They wear golden bracelets, adorned with golden garlands.

Covered with antelope hide, spread with woollen covers.

Having reached midnight, then you rise and depart.

You stand on their banks, on the beautiful green grass.

When they were eaten, and only a skeleton remained;

You plunge into the lotus pond, and your body becomes as before.

Having covered yourself with a cloth, came to my presence.

Due to what result of action does the crop-eared dog eat your limbs one by one?"

I was his wife, unvirtuous and unfaithful.

'This is not proper or fitting, that you are unfaithful to me'.

'I am not unfaithful to you with body or mind.

May a crop-eared dog devour my limbs one by one'.

For seven hundred years indeed, I have experienced;

A crop-eared dog eats your limbs one by one.

I am well freed from Kaṇṇamuṇḍa, sorrowless and free from fear.

Enjoy non-human sensual pleasures, delight with me, deity."

Beautiful one, I beseech you, quickly take me back."

With the passing of days and nights, the king passed away.

Not seeing Brahmadatta, she weeps "O Brahmadatta."

And there he asked those who were well assembled there.

Whose wife weeps here for her husband gone far from here;

Not seeing Brahmadatta, she weeps 'O Brahmadatta'."

"Of Brahmadatta, venerable sir, of Brahmadatta, friend.

His wife weeps here for her husband gone far from here;

Not seeing Brahmadatta, she weeps 'O Brahmadatta'."

"In this charnel ground they were burnt, why do you grieve for them?"

For him, Venerable Sir, I grieve, my husband who granted all desires."

All were sons of Cūḷanī, chiefs of charioteers of the Pañcālas.

Why, having left the former ones, do you grieve for the last?"

To me who was a woman, you speak of many rounds of rebirth."

Thus it is, the end of those past is not seen."

Like with water, one would extinguish all anguish.

You who, when I was overcome with sorrow, dispelled my sorrow for my husband.

I do not sorrow, I do not weep, having heard you, great sage."

Taking bowl and robe, I went forth into homelessness.

She developed a mind of loving-kindness, for rebirth in the brahmā world.

Uruvelā was the name of that village, where she died.

Having removed the mind of a woman, she went to the brahmā world.

Naked like a ghost from ancient times, wearing garlands and adorned;

Where will you go, ghost, where will your dwelling be?"

"Between Vāsabhagāma and Bārāṇasī, nearby."

Gave rice gruel, food and a yellow pair of clothes to the ghost.

When given to the barber, the ghost was seen in that place.

The offering accrues to the ghost standing in that state;

Therefore one should give to the ghosts, out of compassion again and again.

The ghosts go for food, departing in various directions.

Hungry, fainted, trembling, fallen to the ground.

Not having done good before, like being burnt by fire in the heat.

When there were things to be given, we did not make an island for ourselves.

To those properly gone forth, we did not give anything.

When alms-food was received, we abused the recipients.

Others enjoy them now, we are sharers of suffering.

They become outcasts and wretches, and barbers again and again.

In those very ones they are born, this is the destination of the miserly.

They fulfil heaven, and illuminate the Nandana Grove.

They are born in high families, passing away from there with wealth.

Fanned with yak-tail fans, born in families with fame.

The nurses attend, morning and evening, seeking happiness.

The sorrowless, delightful Garden of Delight, the great forest of the Thirty-Three.

But there is happiness for those who have made merit, both here and beyond.

For those who have made merit rejoice, endowed with pleasures in heaven."

Named Poṭṭhapāda, an ascetic with developed faculties.

"In time I gave birth to five children, and in the evening another five; having given birth I eat them, yet even they are not enough for me.

Terrified with great fright, the cruel ones do not show themselves.

Having become a four-cornered one, showed himself to the elder.

He made known to the elder, 'I am your brother gone to the ghost world'.

"In time I gave birth to five children, and in the evening another five; having given birth I eat them, yet even they are not enough for me.

Terrified with great fright, the cruel ones do not show themselves.

Through the gift given by you, the wretched ones will sustain themselves."

Gathered together, for the purpose of distributing the food.

I shall make an offering to the Community, out of compassion for my relatives."

Having given, the elder dedicated it to his mother, father, and brother:

"May this be for my relatives, may my relatives be happy."

Pure, sublime, complete, with many tastes and phrasings.

"There is abundant food, Venerable Sir, but see, we are naked;

Make an exertion, Venerable Sir, so that we may obtain clothing."

Having made a patchwork robe, gave it to the Community of the four quarters.

"May this be for my relatives, may my relatives be happy."

Then well-clothed, I showed myself to the elder.

More numerous than those, Venerable Sir, are our clothes and coverings.

Abundant and costly, they hang in space.

Make an exertion, Venerable Sir, so that we may obtain a house."

Having given, the elder dedicated it to his mother, father, and brother;

"May this be for my relatives, may my relatives be happy."

Peaked dwelling residences, divided into measured portions.

Like those among deities, such are our houses here.

Make an exertion, Venerable Sir, so that we may obtain water."

Having given, the elder dedicated it to his mother, father, and brother;

"May this be for my relatives, may my relatives be happy."

Deep and square, well-designed lotus ponds.

Covered with lotuses and water lilies, filled with water and filaments.

"There is plenty of water, Venerable Sir, our feet are sore and blistered."

Make an exertion, Venerable Sir, so that we may obtain a vehicle."

Having given, the elder dedicated it to his mother, father, and brother;

"May this be for my relatives, may my relatives be happy."

"We have been shown compassion, Venerable Sir, with food and clothing.

To the sage compassionate to the world, Venerable Sir, I have come to pay homage."

There you dwell, deity of great power, like the moon on the fifteenth day of the fortnight.

Seated on an incomparable, excellent seat, you are alone and have no husband.

Spread all around with golden dust, there is no mud or small creatures found there.

Coming together they all make sweet sounds, their voices like the sound of drums.

With wide eyes, smiling, speaking kindly, beautiful in all limbs, you shine brightly.

I wish, O woman of matchless beauty, to rejoice here with you in this delightful place."

Having done actions here that will be felt, thus you will get me, you who desire sensual pleasures."

Having done actions there that would be felt, that young man was reborn in her company.

And you consume excrement, impure and disgusting - of what action is this the result?"

Having eaten meat, he deceives with false speech.

I concealed what was there, and did not give anything from here.

If I conceal what is there, may excrement be my food'.

Fragrant rice meal turns into excrement for me.

I eat and drink foul-smelling, worm-infested excrement."

Some have abundant merit, some have little merit.

Neither spirits nor reptiles would harm this meritorious child.

Flocks of birds carried away his placenta, and crows carried away the stains from his eyes.

They did not check the conjunction of stars, nor did they scatter all kinds of grain.

Trembling like a lump of butter, with life remaining only doubtfully.

"This boy will be the foremost in this city, both in family and in wealth."

Having met with such a disaster, he will experience such spiritual power.

Then his mind became different, and he spoke harsh and improper speech.

For seven nights he attended with gruel to the Truth Finder dwelling in Jeta's Grove.

Having met with such a disaster, he will experience such spiritual power.

With the breaking up of the body in the hereafter, he goes to the company of Vāsava.

With protruding ribs and thin, who are you standing here?"

Having performed evil action, from here I went to the ghost world."

By what result of action have you gone from here to the ghost world?"

When there were things to be given, I did not make an island for myself.

In the heat, I go to the shade, it turns into sunshine.

"Venerable Sir, I deserve this and other evil than that.

'I have seen your daughter, gone to a bad destination in the world of Yama;

Having performed evil action, from here she went to the ghost world.'

Forty thousand, beneath the couch.

Having given a gift, may my mother dedicate the offering;

Then I shall be happy, fulfilled in all sensual pleasures."

He told her mother -

'I have seen your daughter, gone to a bad destination in the world of Yama;

Having performed evil action, from here she went to the ghost world.'

'I have seen your daughter, gone to a bad destination in the world of Yama;

Having performed evil action, from here she went to the ghost world.'

Forty thousand, beneath the couch.

Having given a gift, may my mother dedicate the offering;

'Then I shall be happy, fulfilled in all sensual pleasures.'"

And the ghost became happy, and she had a good livelihood.

You experience your punishment by day, what did you do in your previous birth?"

Formerly I was a deer-hunter, with bloody hands, cruel.

I always wandered extremely cruel, with a corrupted mind, unrestrained, delighting in harming others.

He too, out of compassion for me, restrained me again and again.

If you wish for happiness after death, desist from killing living beings and lack of self-control'.

I did not follow the complete instruction, being long delighted in evil, without wisdom.

'If you destroy living beings during the day, then let there be self-control for you at night'.

At night I enjoy myself, during the day I am eaten, gone to a bad destination.

During the day, dogs attack and run around to devour me.

I think they attain the consummate state, which is the unconditioned Deathless."

You delight in the well-played five-factored music.

Cast away in the charnel ground, you will come to much suffering.

"Due to what result of action do you come to this suffering?"

Formerly I was a deer-hunter, cruel and unrestrained.

A monk who visited his family was a disciple of Gotama;

He too, out of compassion for me, restrained me again and again.

If you wish for happiness after death, desist from killing living beings and lack of self-control'.

I did not follow the complete instruction, being long delighted in evil, without wisdom.

'If you destroy living beings during the day, then let there be self-control for you at night'.

At night I enjoy myself, during the day I am eaten, gone to a bad destination.

During the day, dogs attack and run around to devour me.

I think they attain the consummate state, which is the unconditioned Deathless."

You have a serene countenance, you shine like the sun.

Ten thousand maidens, who are your attendants;

They wear golden bracelets, adorned with golden garlands.

The flesh of your own back, you yourself cut off and eat.

Due to the result of what action, the flesh of your own back;

You yourself cut off and eat?"

With divisive speech and false speech, and with deception and fraud.

Having rejected what was good and the Teaching, I followed what was against the Teaching.

Just as I today eat the flesh of my own back.

Do not speak maliciously and do not speak falsely, do not be a backbiter."

Worms eat your mouth with its putrid odour, what action did you do in the past?

Having sprinkled with alkali, they descend again and again.

Due to what result of action do you come to this suffering?"

I was a lord of wealth and grain in abundance, friend.

When they were taking garlands, lotuses, and expensive ointment

To a shrine, I stopped them, that evil was done by me.

Having disparaged the shrine offering, we suffer intensely in hell.

They reveal the danger, one should separate them from that.

Experiencing the result of garlands, they are successful and famous.

The wise pay homage, they venerate that great sage.

I will make offerings to shrines, diligent again and again."

Having seen a ghost outside the city, right there he asked it, wanting to know the reason.

He has no enjoyment of what is eaten, drunk, consumed and worn, nor any attendant.

Now they cannot even see him, for he has become estranged from people.

But seeing benefit, they surround one, many friends are there for one who has risen.

Like a drop of dew gradually fading away, today or tomorrow there will be end of life.

"Then for what reason do you speak, spirit, life indeed, good sir, is better?"

And seeing him, I felt compassion, king, may he not fall into hell due to evil teachings.

Is reborn, the doer of wrongful action, of great torment, painful and fearful.

Absolutely painful, painful and fearful, absolutely intense hell he falls into.

Therefore I do not speak in his presence, lest there be an end to his life."

If you give us the opportunity, we ask you and you should not be angry."

Though unwilling, knowing my word is to be trusted, ask me whatever you can bear."

If having seen that I would not believe, you may make me, O spirit, your slave."

Being in need of knowledge and with a mind not corrupt, whatever Teaching you have heard and not heard;

I shall tell all as I understand it.

This vehicle is wonderful to behold, of what action is this the result?"

With a confident mind, I took one piece of white ox-hide and laid it in the mud.

This vehicle is wonderful to behold - this is the result of that very action."

You have attained the spiritual power of a spirit and are of great might, yet you are naked - of what action is this the result?"

This is the result of that very action, my divine beauty constantly illuminates.

This is the result of that very action, my divine odour constantly wafts.

Being in need of fun and with a mind not corrupt, because of that I am naked and life is difficult."

"But what do they say is the result of action for one who does it without playing?"

With the breaking up of the body in the hereafter, undoubtedly they go to hell.

With the breaking up of the body in the hereafter, undoubtedly they go to a good destination."

What should I see to believe it, or who could make me believe this?"

If both good and evil were absent, would there be beings fortunate and unfortunate?

There would not be beings fortunate and unfortunate, inferior and superior in the human world.

Therefore there are beings fortunate and unfortunate, inferior and superior in the human world.

Those deities attend upon them, but fools who do not see the dyad suffer.

Clothing, bedding, food and drink, because of that I am naked and life is difficult."

Tell me if there is a cause, let me hear your trustworthy words of reason."

With guarded faculties and restrained by the code of monastic rules, become cool and attained to the highest view.

A field of merit, dwelling without conflict, worthy of offerings from deities and human beings.

Without acquisition, with all proliferation ended, attained to the three true knowledges, brilliant.

Spirits and beings know him as unstirred, living in the world with good Teaching.

And if they were accepted, you would see me wearing the cloth."

Who today would dispel perplexity and doubt, and distorted views?"

He speaks a talk on the Teaching, true to his name, diligent in his own practice."

And if they are accepted, we shall see you wearing the cloth."

Then at the right time having approached, you will see him seated there in seclusion."

Having approached that city, he retired to his own dwelling.

Having selected eight pairs from the box, the Licchavi had them carried by the group of servants.

Returned from his alms round, withdrawn, become cool, seated at the foot of a tree.

"Venerable Sir, the Licchavis in Vesali know me as the Licchavi Ambasakkara.

For this very purpose I have come here, so that I may be satisfied."

Their bowls are broken in your dwelling, and their robes too are torn.

Such harm to those gone forth, done by you, ascetics experience.

You yourself took away the staff from a blind person, such a stingy and unrestrained person are you;

Then for what reason and having seen what,

Do you share with us?"

Being in need of fun and with a mind not corrupt, even this was wrongdoing by me, Venerable Sir.

Experiences suffering, not having complete enjoyment;

"Accept, Venerable Sir, these eight pairs of cloth, let these offerings go to the spirit."

I accept your eight pairs of cloth, let these offerings go to the spirit."

'And if they were accepted, you would see the spirit wearing the cloth'.

Adorned, well-dressed in cloth, a spirit of great spiritual power surrounded by his retinue.

Having seen the action and its great result, directly visible, realised with his own eyes.

And there is nothing I would not give, and you, spirit, have been of great help to me."

I will be your witness, a non-human with a human."

Having become reverential with joined palms I beseech you, O spirit, I wish to see you again."

You will not get to see me, and having seen you I will not speak to you.

Being like a water-well for ascetics and brahmins, thus you will get to see me.

Since we made a witness from that source, I think it is because of the one impaled on the stake.

By carefully practising righteous things, he would be freed from that hell;

The action would be felt elsewhere.

Sit down yourself face to face and ask, he will explain this matter to you.

He will explain to you the Teaching you have heard and not heard,

All of it as he understands it."

He departed to where the Licchavis were, and then addressed the seated assembly.

A person impaled on a stake, of cruel action, with a rod thrust through, in the form of a being.

I shall now release him, may the Community grant permission according to my thought."

Do as you understand, the Community grants permission according to your thought."

And said to him "Do not fear, friend," and arranged for physicians.

The Licchavi himself sat down face to face, and thus questioned him seeking the reason.

For just twenty nights now, since being impaled he neither lives nor dies.

Could there be any reason at all, by which he would not go to hell.

Those actions do not perish without being felt, here they come to an end."

He would be freed from that hell, the action would be felt elsewhere."

Instruct me, exhort me, O one of vast wisdom, so that I may not go to hell."

Likewise undertake the five steps of training, unbroken and unblemished.

Do not drink intoxicants and do not speak falsely, and be content with your own wife;

And undertake this noble one endowed with the excellent eight factors, wholesome leading to happiness.

Food, drink, and edibles, and clothing and lodgings;

Give to the upright beings, with a clear mind.

Satisfy them with food and drink, merit always increases.

You will be freed from that hell, the action would be felt elsewhere."

Likewise I undertake the five steps of training, unbroken and unblemished.

I do not drink intoxicants and do not speak falsely, and I am content with my own wife;

And I undertake this noble one endowed with the excellent eight factors, wholesome leading to happiness.

Food, drink, and edibles, and clothing and lodgings.

I give without wavering, delighting in the Dispensation of the Buddhas."

Faithful, gentle and active, he then attended respectfully to the monks and the Community.

And having come to a monk of excellent appearance, both attained the fruits of asceticism.

Sūlāvuta touched the highest fruit, while Ambasakkara the lesser fruit."

How it happened between one and another, and all of you listen to what was well spoken.

He, rejoicing in his own mansion, a non-human spoke to humans."

In the middle of a difficult desert path, humans lost their minds from fear of the crooked one.

Only dust and sand, and heat that is fierce and terrible.

This is the ancient dwelling of cruel ones, a region of earth with a cursed form.

Suddenly entered this region together, through greed or fear, or perhaps confused?"

We are going to the land of Sindhu and Sovīra, seeking wealth and profit.

We all came with this urgency, having taken to the path at night, at the wrong time.

In the middle of a difficult desert path, with confused minds, we do not know the direction.

Hoping for a longer life beyond that, having seen we are joyful, happy and elated."

And the difficult passages of rivers and mountains, you go in many directions for the sake of wealth.

Whatever you have heard or seen, tell us that wonder, dear ones."

Having seen all that was past human, we are not satisfied with the incomparable beauty.

And these trees are endowed with perpetual fruit, their exceedingly fragrant odours waft sweetly.

Cat's eye gems with rubies, these pillars are made of luminous substance.

Inlaid with jewels and mixed with golden railings, well covered with golden sheets.

Firm and lovely and well-proportioned, exceedingly suitable for pondering, delightful.

Resounding with drums, cymbals and musical instruments, you are honoured with praise and worship.

Inconceivable, endowed with all qualities, like King Vessavaṇa of Naḷinī.

The merchants, the caravan leaders ask you, tell us what is your name, O spirit?"

I protect this region, carrying out the orders of King Vessavaṇa."

The merchants, the caravan leaders ask you, how did you obtain this delightful thing?"

"Through my own actions, not evil ones, through meritorious deeds I obtained this delightful thing."

The merchants, the caravan leaders ask you, how did you obtain this mansion?"

I held the view of nothingness, was miserly, of evil nature, and was one who proclaimed the doctrine of annihilation then.

At that time he spoke to me about the Teaching, dispelling my distorted views.

I abstained from the destruction of life, I avoided taking what was not given in the world;

I did not drink intoxicants and did not speak falsely, and was content with my own wife.

Through those very actions, not evil ones, through meritorious deeds I obtained this mansion."

Wherever one who does meritorious deeds goes, there the one who desires sensual pleasures rejoices.

There goes one who does evil deeds, never being freed from the bad destination."

"What was the reason for the displeasure of these people and you, young man?"

They waft through this mansion, dispelling darkness both day and night.

A human hundred years have passed since first I was reborn in this body.

I will pass away due to the exhaustion of life span and merit, and for that very sorrow I have fainted."

Those who are reborn for a brief time, with little merit, they surely should sorrow."

And you, dear ones, protected by me, may you depart safely wherever you wish."

According to our efforts with complete generosity, we shall hold a grand Serīsa festival."

Avoid evil actions, and establish yourselves in the pursuit of the Teaching.

Faithful and generous and very virtuous, wise, content and sensible.

One should not engage in malicious and divisive speech, but should speak gentle and friendly speech.

That person righteously supports mother and father, living a noble life.

And after his parents' passing, inclined to renunciation, he will live the holy life.

Such a one who does good actions, established in the Teaching, how could he experience suffering.

Without it you would be reduced to ashes here, blind and confused, lost in the forest;

With him who is quick and swift, indeed pleasant is association with a superior person."

We too wish to see him, O spirit, out of compassion for whom you have come here;

It is gain for him whom you envy."

You know him, he is your servant, do not despise him, for he is very virtuous."

We too shall honour him, O spirit, having heard your noble words."

May all of them hold on to the mansion, let the miserly ones see the fruit of merits."

All of them held on to the mansion, like Sakka's most excellent palace.

They abstained from the destruction of life, avoided taking what was not given in the world;

They did not drink intoxicants and did not speak falsely, and were content with their own wives.

The caravan departed rejoicing, repeatedly blessed by the spirit's spiritual power.

Having gained according to their efforts, they returned unharmed to Pāṭaliputta.

Joyful, prosperous, happy and delighted, they held a magnificent Serīsa festival;

They built a Serīsa monastery.

For the benefit of one male lay follower, all beings became happy.

Having gone to attend upon the Moriyas, he returned again to Suraṭṭha.

He saw a pleasant path, that sandy track of the ghosts.

"This path is pleasant, secure, auspicious and blissful;

Let us go by this way, charioteer, from here to the vicinity of Suraṭṭha."

The frightened person, spoke this to the king of Soraṭṭha.

The path is seen ahead, but not seen behind.

A non-human odour wafts, a terrible sound is heard."

"We have taken the wrong path, frightening and terrifying;

The path is seen ahead, but not seen behind.

A non-human odour wafts, a terrible sound is heard."

He saw a delightful banyan, a tree full of shade;

Like the colour of a dark cloud, with the splendour of storm clouds.

Like the colour of a dark cloud, with the splendour of storm clouds."

Like the colour of a dark cloud, with the splendour of storm clouds."

Like the colour of a dark cloud, with the splendour of storm clouds.

He sat at the foot of the tree, with ministers and attendants;

He saw a cup full of water, and cakes and wealth.

Having approached the king, said this to the Suraṭṭhan.

Let the deity drink the water, eat the cakes, O tamer of enemies."

Having eaten cakes and drunk, the one from Suraṭṭha said this.

Not knowing you, we ask: how should we know you?"

I am a ghost, great king, come here from Suraṭṭha."

By what holy life do you have this power?"

Ministers, assembly members, and the brahmin royal chaplain.

Of wrong view and unvirtuous, miserly and abusive.

I created obstacles for others who were giving.

There is no such thing as a teacher, who would tame the untamed?

There is no power or energy, from where would come rising and manly effort.

A mortal obtains what is to be obtained, maturing through fixed destiny.

There is nothing given, nothing sacrificed, nothing well-established is found.

No one kills anyone in the interval between the seven.

Five hundred yojanas, who would be proper to cut the soul.

So too that soul runs out to its full length.

So too that soul enters another body.

So too that soul enters another body.

Both the foolish and the wise, having exhausted the round of rebirths,

Will make an end of suffering.

The Victor understands all', other beings are deluded.

Of wrong view and unvirtuous, miserly and abusive.

I will flee to hell, which is absolutely bitter and terrible.

Bounded by iron walls, covered over with iron.

Extending for a hundred yojanas, it stands all around perpetually.

That is the measure, great king, a hundred parts of ten million years.

And who speak ill of the noble ones, are cooked in hell for a hundred thousand million.

"And the fruit of evil action, therefore I grieve intensely."

My daughter, great king, is Uttarā - may there be blessing for you.

Restrained and sharing, generous and free from stinginess.

A female lay follower of the Sage of the Sakyans, the enlightened one of glory.

With downcast eyes and mindful, guarded in the doors, well restrained.

'The great king saw that, may there be blessing for you'.

'Venerable Sir, my father has died, may this be of benefit to him'.

I enjoy sensual pleasures as I wish, like King Vessavaṇa.

For the world with its deities, the Buddha is declared supreme;

Go for refuge to that Enlightened One, with your children and wife, O subduer of enemies.

Go for refuge to that Teaching, with your children and wife, O subduer of enemies.

This Community is upright, endowed with wisdom and virtue, concentrated;

Go for refuge to that Community, with your children and wife, O subduer of enemies.

Do not drink intoxicants and do not speak falsely, and be content with your own wife."

I shall do your bidding, you are my teacher.

And to the Community of the lord of deities, I go for refuge.

I do not drink intoxicants and do not speak falsely, and I am content with my own wife.

I discard evil views, delighting in the Teaching of the Buddhas."

Having paid homage to the Blessed One, the leader mounted the chariot.

We will lead you to where those of bad destination wail, the hell-dwellers oppressed by suffering."

Taking Revata by each arm,

"Whose is this mansion filled with people, shining like the rays of the sun?

It appears with beauty equal to the sun, who rejoices, having reached heaven, in the mansion?"

This is his mansion filled with people, shining like the rays of the sun.

It appears with beauty equal to the sun, he rejoices, having reached heaven, in the mansion."

I will delight in my husband's mansion, for I do not wish to see hell."

For one who is stingy, angry, of evil qualities, does not obtain companionship with those who go to heaven."

What is this foul-smelling filth, what is this that stinks?"

Where for a thousand years, you will be cooked, Revata."

Due to what was Saṃsavaka gained, a hundred men deep?"

You deceived with false speech, that evil was done by you.

There for a thousand years, you will be cooked, Revata.

Then also flocks of crows come together, gather and devour while it struggles."

Through giving, righteous conduct, self-control and taming;

Having done which beings are happy, and do not regret afterwards."

You will experience the result of actions done by yourself."

'Give gifts to those who have laid down violence, clothing, beds, food and drink;

For one who is stingy, angry, of evil qualities, does not obtain companionship with those who go to heaven.'

Generous and endowed with virtuous behavior, I will do much wholesome action,

Through giving, righteous conduct, self-control and taming.

Proliferation and wells, with a clear mind.

And the special observance day, well endowed with the eight factors.

And I will not be negligent in giving, this I have seen for myself."

They threw her into the terrible hell, head down and feet up.

Having deceived my husband with falsehood, I am now cooked in a terrible hell."

But now I cannot enjoy it; tell me, venerable sir, of what action is this the result?

Thus with strength cut off, miserable, I babble - of what action is this the result?

And as I weep tears flow forth - tell me, venerable sir, of what action is this the result?

I ask you this meaning, venerable sir, how might I obtain the enjoyment of sugarcane?"

I will tell you this meaning, having heard it, understand this matter.

And he, waiting behind, spoke to you, but you did not say anything to him.

You gave him sugarcane from behind you, this is the result of that action.

By that very deed you will become self-satisfied, elated, uplifted and joyful."

By that very deed he became self-satisfied, elated, uplifted and joyful.

There were two children there, princes so I heard.

Greedy for present pleasure, they did not see what was to come.

Though unseen, they cry out here about their past misdeeds.

We were not able to make ourselves bring even a little happiness.

Reborn in the domain of ghosts, afflicted with hunger and thirst.

They wander due to hunger and thirst, human beings high and low.

Having abandoned the vanity of power, a person goes to heaven in existence;

With the breaking up of the body, that wise one is reborn in heaven."

In forms, sounds, tastes, odours, and delightful tactile objects.

Having wandered in the park, entering Giribbaja.

Of few wishes, endowed with moral shame, delighting in gleanings with bowl.

Taking his bowl, the noble raised it high.

"I am the son of the king, a cheat, what will you do to me, monk?"

What the prince experienced, consigned to hell.

Having done evil, he encountered intense suffering in hell.

Standing upside down, for a long time the fool was cooked.

Having done evil, he encountered intense suffering in hell.

Those of evil actions experience, having attacked a virtuous sage.

Afflicted by hunger and thirst, he became a ghost, passing away from there.

Having abandoned the vanity of power, one should follow humility.

With the breaking up of the body, that wise one is reborn in heaven."

Without doubt you are of evil actions, what do you believe?"

Having performed evil action, from here I went to the ghost world."

Due to what result of action do you come to this suffering?"

Settled in my house, he was miserly and abusive.

By that result of action, from here I went to the ghost world."

With the breaking up of the body, that unwise one, to what destination has he gone after death?"

He has reached another domain, and is my attendant.

And what I eat, that he lives on."

Without doubt you are of evil actions, what do you believe?"

Having performed evil action, from here I went to the ghost world."

Due to what result of action do you come to this suffering?"

Settled in my house, he was miserly and abusive.

By that result of action, from here I went to the ghost world."

With the breaking up of the body, that unwise one, to what destination has he gone after death?"

He has reached another domain, and is my attendant.

And what I eat, that he lives on."

"Emaciated and thin, who are you here, friends?"

Having performed evil action, from here I went to the ghost world."

By what result of action have you gone from here to the ghost world?"

When there were things to be given, we did not make an island for ourselves.

In the heat, we go to the shade, it turns into sunshine.

Venerable Sir, we deserve this and other evil than that.

Not having obtained any, we return, oh, how little merit we have.

We roll over on our backs, we fall face down.

We strike our chest and head, oh, how little merit we have.

When there were things to be given, we did not make an island for ourselves.

Generous and endowed with virtuous behavior, we will do much wholesome action."

Ghosts, titans, and also human beings and deities; You yourself have seen the result of your actions,

I will lead you to Pāṭaliputta unharmed; Having gone there, do wholesome action."

I shall do your bidding, you are my teacher.

Having seen for myself the result of action, I shall do abundant meritorious deeds."

Well-flowered and covered with swarms of bees, how did you obtain this delightful thing?

"Well-flowered and covered with swarms of bees, how did you obtain this mansion?"

Because of the gift given by my daughter, because of that I obtain these here."

Having been a slave in master families, I am now a daughter-in-law, mistress of the house."

Through that giving one goes to both, be vigilant, do not be negligent."

Others enjoy them, while we share in suffering."

While cooking in hell, when will there be an end?"

For thus was the evil done, by you and me, friend.

When there were things to be given, we did not make an island for ourselves.

Generous and endowed with virtuous behavior, I will do much wholesome action."

Without doubt you are of evil actions, what do you believe?"

Having performed evil action, from here I went to the ghost world.

Fall upon my head, and they break my skull."

Due to what result of action do you come to this suffering?"

Fall upon your head, and they break your skull."

Seated at the foot of a tree, meditating, free from fear.

Due to that result of action, I came to this suffering.

Fall upon my head, and they break my skull."

Fall upon your head, and they break your skull."