Saddha Sutta

Translation by Bhikkhuni Uppalavanna

I heard thus. Once the Blessed One lived in Sàvatthi, in Jeta's grove in the monastery offered by Anàthapiõóika.

2. When the night was waning a large number of deities of the Satullapa group, approached the Blessed One, illuminating the whole of Jeta's grove, worshiped the Blessed One and stood on a side.

3. One of those deities said this stanza in the presence of the Blessed One:


 * "Faith, is a companion to man,
 * If he does not lack faith,
 * Fame, praise and such things come to him,
 * Also he goes to heaven when leaving the body
 * Dispel anger and chase out measuring,
 * Overcome all bonds,
 * Not soiled by name and matter
 * Those without perceptions,
 * Do not fall into trouble.
 * The foolish dabble in negligence
 * The wise one protects diligence, more than his wealth.
 * Do not dabble in negligence! Do not be passionate for sensual pleasures!
 * Those concentrating diligently reach to the highest pleasantness."