Vimanavatthu1.2

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1.2 SECOND SEAT MANSION (2)

(Dutiya-Pitha-vimana)

Both explanation and commentary of this one must be understood to correspond to what was said regarding the first. But the difference is this:

It is said that a woman who lived in Savatthi saw an Elder monk as he came to her house for alms, and as with a mind of joy she was giving him a chair, she spread a blue cloth over her own seat and gave it to him. So when she was reborn in the deva(angel)-world, there arose for her a divan Mansion made of beryl. Therefore, "Your seat, made of beryl..."is said.

1 "Your seat, made of beryl, splendid, goes at (your) will with the  speed of thought.  You are adorned, wearing garlands or flowers, in lovely  dress, you are shining like lightning on the cloud-caps.

2 Because of what is your beauty such? because of what do you prosper her, and there arise whatever are those delights that are dear to your  heart?

3 I ask you, devi(angel) of great majesty, what merit did you perform when you were born a human being? Because of what is your brilliant majesty thus  and your beauty illumines all the quarters(directions)?"

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

5 "When I was born a human being among men I gave little chair to a  visitor, saluted him respectfully, raised my clasped hands, and gave the  gift according to my means.

6 Because of this is my beauty such, because of this do I prosper here, and there arise whatever are those delights 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)."