1. Householder, one who is virtuous, possessed of virtue,
obtains a large fortune as a consequence of diligence; this is the first
benefit for the virtuous in the perfecting of virtue.
2. One who is virtuous, possessed of virtue, a fair name is
spread abroad; this is the second benefit for the virtuous in the perfecting of
virtue.
3. One who is virtuous, possessed of virtue, enters an
assembly, whether of khattiyas (warrior/ nobles) or brahmans or householders or
ascetics, he does so without fear or hesitation; this is the third benefit for
the virtuous in the perfecting of virtue.
4. One who is virtuous, possessed of virtue, dies not confused; this is the fourth benefit for the virtuous in the perfecting of
virtue.
5. One who is virtuous, possessed of virtue, on the breakup
of the body, after death, reappears in a happy destiny, in the celestial world;
this is the fifth benefit for the virtuous in the perfecting of virtue.
May all beings be well and happy & attain the fruits of
Nibbana.
Suranda Weediyage
BA, Tripitakachariya, Dip in Pali/ Buddhism (Pali & Buddhist University of Sri Lanka), HNDBF,
surandalk@gmail.com
http://www.thebuddhadhamma.wordpress.com
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