Itivuttaka 106

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Adapted From the Translation by Thanissaro Bhikkhu(Geoffrey DeGraff)

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106. Sabrahmakasuttam ( Mother & Father are Like Archangels/Brahma)

This was said by the Lord Buddha(Bhagavata), said by the Arahant, so I have heard:

“Monks, living with Brahma(Archangel) are those families where, in the home, mother & father are revered by the children. Living with the first devas(angels) are those families where, in the home, mother & father are revered by the children. Living with the first teachers are those families where, in the home, mother & father are revered by the children. Living with those worthy of gifts are those families where, in the home, mother & father are revered by the children. ‘Brahma(Archangel)’ is a synonym for mother & father. ‘The first devas(angels)’ is a synonym for mother &

father. ‘The first teachers’ is a synonym for mother & father. ‘Those worthy of gifts’ is a synonym for mother & father. Why is that? Mother & father do much for their children. They care for them, nourish them, introduce them to this world.”

Mother & father, compassionate to their family, are called Brahma(Archangel), first teachers, those worthy of gifts from their children. So the wise should pay them homage, honor, with food & drink, clothing & bedding, anointing & bathing, & washing their feet. Performing these services to their parents, the wise <p style="text-align:center;">are praised right here <p style="text-align:center;">and after death <p style="text-align:center;">rejoice in heaven.

See also: SN 7:14; AN 2:31–32; AN 4:63