Vimanavatthu1.12

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1.12 SECOND CHASTE WIFE MANSION (12)

(Dutiya-Patibbata-vimana)

In Savatthi it is said was another laywoman–follower(of Buddha) who was a Chaste wife, with faith & joy. She observed the five precepts(sheel, morality), gave alms according to her means and, dying, was reborn in the realm of the Thirty-three(heaven). The rest is as described previously.

1 "Ascending a Mansion pillared in beryl, gleaming, lustrous, of various colours, there you dwell, devi(angel) of great majesty, by psychic potency(power) assuming manifold forms.

2 And these, your nymphs on every side dance, sing, and enjoy themselves. You are attained to the psychic potency(power) of devas(angels), one of great majesty. What merit did you perform when were born as a human being? Because of what is your brilliant majesty thus and your beauty Illumines all the quarters(directions)?"

3 That devata(angel), delighted at being questioned by Moggallana, when asked the question explained of the what deed this was the result.

4 "When I was born a human being among men, a laywoman follower of the One with Vision was I.  was one who refrained from killing of creatures, I shunned in this world what was not given.

5 I was not one who drank liquor, nor did I tell lies, I was content with my own husband. With a mind of joy I gave both food and drink respectfully, an abundant giving of donation.

6 Because of this is my beauty such, because of this do I prosper here, and there arise whatever are those delight that are dear to my heart.

7 I make known to you, monk of great majesty, what merit I performed? when I was born a human being. Because of this is my brilliant majesty thus and my beauty illumines all the quarters(directions)."