Vimanavatthu5.8

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5.8 FIRST NEEDLE MANSION (58)

(Pathama-Suci-vimana)

The Bhagava(Lord Buddha) was staying at Rajagaha, in Bamboo Grove. At that time there was robe-making to be done for the venerable Elder Monk Sariputta, and there was need of a needle. Coming to a smith's house for alms and asked what he needed, he told of the need. The smith with a mind of faith & gladly offered two needles and bade him say if there was further need. After the smith died he was reborn among the Thirty-three(heaven) and the venerable Elder Monk Maha-Moggallana questioned this deva(angel)-youth:

1-5 (As in 54. 1-5)

6 "What one gives, (the fruit/result alone) is not (like) it. What should be given, that alone is better. A needle was given, better for me was the needle.

7 Because of this is my beauty such. . . and my beauty illumines all the quarter. " (As in I.6,7, etc. )