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Khuddaka Nikāya — The Minor Collection – page 13

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Vv 46: Mango Mansion

What does one gain when offering a monastery to the order of monks?

Iti 47: Wake Up

Be wakeful, mindful, alert, centered, sensitive, clear, and calm. And there you should, at the appropriate times, see clearly into skillful mental qualities.

Ja 47: The One Who Spoiled the Liquor

“’Tis knowledge.”—This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana about one who spoiled spirits..

Pv 47: The Mango Ghost

What happens when you share merits with your past relatives?

Vv 47: Mansion of Yellow Flowers

God Sakka asks another deva what meritorious actions he did to gain happiness.

Iti 48: Bound for Loss

Two types of behavior that lead to hell.

“Misguided effort.”—This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a self-willed Brother. Said the Master to that Brother, “This is not the first time, Brother, that you have been self-willed; you were of just the same disposition in bygone times also ; and therefore it was that, as you would not follow the advice of the wise and good, you came to be cut in two by a sharp sword and were flung on the highway; and you were the sole cause why a thousand men met their end.” And so saying, he told this story of the past.

Pv 48: The Axle

What was the result of giving a small gift?

Tha Ap 48: Padumacchadaniya

Vv 48: Sugar Cane Mansion

A deva explains the fruits of giving a small sugar cane to Arahant Moggallana.

Iti 49: Misconceptions

How those with vision differ from those who adhere to craving for rebirth and those who slip past into craving to be annihilated.

Ja 49: Lucky Stars

“The fool may watch.”—This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana about a certain Naked-ascetic. Tradition says that a gentleman of the country near Savatthi asked in marriage for his son a young Savatthi lady of equal rank. Having fixed a day to come and fetch the bride, he subsequently consulted a Naked-ascetic who was intimate with his family, as to whether the stars were favourable for holding the festivities that day.

Pv 49: Accumulation of Wealth

What happens when you earn money in bad ways?

Tha Ap 49: Sayanadāyaka

Vv 49: Honoring Mansion

A deva explains how worshiping and honoring monks can lead to much merit.

Iti 50: Roots

Three roots of what is unskillful.

Ja 50: The Sacrifice of a Thousand Reprobates

“A thousand evil-doers.”—This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about actions done for the world’s good, as will be explained in the Twelfth Book in the Maha-Kanha-jataka.

Pv 50: Wealthy Sons of Wealthy Merchants

Ghosts discuss their past about not practicing generosity.

Tha Ap 50: Cankamadāyaka

Vv 50: Rajjumala’s Mansion

A deva tells the story of how she was on the verge of suicide when the compassionate Supreme Buddha helps her.

Iti 51: Elements

Three properties: form, formlessness, cessation.

Ja 51: King Great Morality

“Toil on, my brother.”—This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a Brother who had given up all earnest effort. Being asked by the Master whether the report was true that he was a backslider, the Brother said it was true. “How can you, Brother,” said the Master, “grow cold in so saving a faith? Even when the wise and good of bygone days had lost their kingdom, yet so undaunted was their resolution that in the end they won back their sovereignty.” And so saying, he told this story of the past.

Pv 51: Hit by Sixty Thousand Hammers

Arahant Moggallana asks a ghost about his past evil actions.

Tha Ap 51: Subhadda

Vv 51: Frog-Deva’s Mansion

A deva explains of his animal past and how he came to have such powers.

Iti 52: Feelings (1st)

Three feelings.

Ja 52: The Shorter Tale of King Janaka

“Toil on, my brother.”—This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about another backsliding Brother. All the incidents that are to be related here, will be given in the Maha-janaka Jātaka.

Tha Ap 52: Cunda

Vv 52: Revatī’s Mansion

When one is greedy, evil and doesn’t keep precepts, what awaits is only suffering.

Iti 53: Feelings (2nd)

How the three types of feeling should be viewed.

Ja 53: The Full Cup

“What? Leave untasted.”—This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about some drugged liquor.

Tha Ap 53: Vidhūpanadāyaka

Vv 53: The Boy Chatta’s Mansion

The Supreme Buddha teaches a young boy about going for refuge and the precepts.

Iti 54: Searches (1st)

Three searches: for sensuality, for rebirth, for a holy life.

Ja 54: The Tree Named What-fruit

“When near a village.”—This was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a lay brother who was skilled in the knowledge of fruits. It appears that a certain squire of Savatthi had invited the Brotherhood with the Buddha at their head, and had seated them in his pleasaunce, where they were regaled with rice-gruel and cakes. Afterwards he bade his gardener go round with the Brethren and give mangoes and other kinds of fruits to their Reverences. In obedience to orders, the man walked about the grounds with the Brethren, and could tell by a single glance up at the tree what fruit was green, what nearly ripe, and what quite ripe, and so on. And what he said was always found true. So the Brethren came to the Buddha and mentioned how expert the gardener was, and how, whilst himself standing on the ground, he could accurately tell the condition of the hanging fruit. “Brethren,” said the Master, “this gardener is not the only one who has had knowledge of fruits. A like knowledge was shewn by the wise and good of former days also.” And so saying, he told this story of the past.

Tha Ap 54: Sataraṁsika

Vv 54: Crab-Soup Giver’s Mansion

A deva explains the happiness she gained after offering crab soup to the Sangha.

Iti 55: Searches (2nd)

Three searches: for sensuality, for rebirth, for a holy life.

Ja 55: Five Weapons

“When no Attachment.”—This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a Brother who had given up all earnest effort.

Tha Ap 55: Sayanadāyaka

Vv 55: Doorkeeper’s Mansion

A deva explains the importance of speaking good words and living with a clean mind.

Iti 56: Defilements (1st)

Three defilements.

Ja 56: A Mass of Gold

“When gladness.”—This story was told by the Master while at Savatthi, about a certain Brother. Tradition says that through hearing the Master preach a young gentleman of Savatthi gave his heart to the precious Faith and became a Brother. His teachers and masters proceeded to instruct him in the whole of the Ten Precepts of Morality, one after the other, expounded to him the Short, the Medium, and the Long Moralities, set forth the Morality which rests on self-restraint according to the Patimokkha, the Morality which rests on self-restraint as to the Senses, the Morality which rests on a blameless walk of life, the Morality which relates to the way a Brother may use the Requisites. Thought the young beginner, “There is a tremendous lot of this Morality; and I shall undoubtedly fail to fulfil all I have vowed. Yet what is the good of being a brother at all, if one cannot keep the rules of Morality? My best course is to go back to the world, take a wife and rear children, living a life of almsgiving and other good works.” So he told his superiors what he thought, saying that he proposed to return to the lower state of a layman, and wished to hand back his bowl and robes. “Well, if it be so with you,” said they, “at least take leave of the Buddha before you go;” and they brought the young man before the Master in the Hall of Truth.

Tha Ap 56: Gandhodaka

Vv 56: Should-Be-Done Mansion

Having confidence in the Supreme Buddha is enough to bring much happiness.

Iti 57: Defilements (2nd)

Three defilements.

Ja 57: The Monkey King

“Whoso, O monkey-king.”—This story was told by the Master, while at the Bamboo-grove, about Devadatta’s going about to kill him. Being informed of Devadatta’s murderous intent, the Master said, “This is not the first time, Brethren, that Devadatta has gone about seeking to kill me; he did just the same in bygone days, but failed to work his wicked will.” And so saying, he told this story of the past.

Tha Ap 57: Opavuyha

Vv 57: Second Should-Be-Done Mansion

Having confidence in monks is enough to bear great fruit.

Iti 58: Craving

Three cravings.

Ja 58: Three Qualities

“Whoso, like you.”—This story was told by the Master while at the Bamboo-grove also upon the subject of going about to kill.

Tha Ap 58: Saparivārāsana

Vv 58: Needle Mansion

A deva explains how the result of giving is always greater.

Iti 59: Māra’s Sway

Three qualities that lead beyond Māra’s domain.

Ja 59: The Drummer

“Go not too far.”—This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a certain self-willed Brother. Asked by the Master whether the report was true that he was self-willed, the Brother said it was true. “This is net the first time, Brother,” said the Master, “that you have shewn yourself self-willed; you were just the same in bygone times as well.” And so saying, he told this story of the past.

Tha Ap 59: Pañcadīpika

Vv 59: Second Needle Mansion

Offering a needle to an Arahant brought much happiness to a deva.

Iti 60: Grounds for Making Merit

Three grounds for meritorious activity.

Ja 60: The Conch-blower

“Go not too far.”—This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about another self-willed person.

Tha Ap 60: Dhajadāyaka

Vv 60: Elephant Mansion

A deva explains the results of offering eight flowers to the stupa of Kassapa Supreme Buddha.

Dhp 60–75: 5. Fools

Iti 61: The Eye

Three eyes: the eye of flesh, the divine eye, and the eye of discernment.

Ja 61: The Unpleasant Spell

“In lust unbridled.”—This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a passion-tost Brother. The Introductory Story will be related in the Ummadanti-jataka. But to this Brother the Master said, “Women, Brother, are lustful, profligate, vile, and degraded. Why be passion-tost for a vile woman?” And so saying, he told this story of the past.

Tha Ap 61: Paduma

Vv 61: Second Elephant Mansion

A deva explains the benefits of following the 5 precepts.

Iti 62: Faculties

The noble attainments described in terms of three faculties.

Ja 62: The Blindfolded Husband

“Blindfold, a-luting.”—This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about another passion-tost person.

Tha Ap 62: Asanabodhiya

Vv 62: Third Elephant Mansion

A man questions a deva on how he gained a divine white elephant.

Iti 63: Periods

Three time periods and the importance of comprehending signs.

Ja 63: The Buttermilk Sage

“Wrathful are women.”—This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about another passion-tost Brother. When on being questioned the Brother confessed that he was passion-tost, the Master said, “Women are ingrates and treacherous; why are you passion-tost because of them?” And he told this story of the past.

Tha Ap 63: Sakacittaniya

Vv 63: Small Chariot Mansion

A prince near death learns Dhamma from an Arahant and changes his ways to attain a better rebirth.

Iti 64: Bad Conduct

Three kinds of misconduct.

Ja 64: The Inscrutability of Women

“Think’st thou.”—This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a lay-brother. Tradition says that there dwelt at Savatthi a lay-brother, who was stablished in the Three Gems and the Five Commandments, a devout lover of the Buddha, the Doctrine and the Brotherhood. But his wife was a sinful and wicked woman. On days when she did wrong, she was as meek as a slave-girl bought for a hundred pieces; whilst on days when she did not do wrong, she played my lady, passionate and tyrannical. The husband could not make her out. She worried him so much that he did not go to wait on the Buddha.

Tha Ap 64: Āvopupphiya

Vv 64: Great Chariot Mansion

A radiant, powerful deva explains how giving to the Supreme Buddha can bring powerful merits.

Iti 65: Good Conduct

Three kinds of good conduct.

Ja 65: On Losing Interest

“Like highways.”—This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about just such another lay-brother as the last. This man, when on enquiry he assured himself of his wife’s misconduct, came to words with her, with the result that he was so upset that for seven or eight days he failed in his attendance. One day he came to the monastery, made his bow to the Blessed One and took his seat. Being asked why he had been absent for seven or eight days, he replied, “Sir, my wife has misconducted herself, and I have been so upset about her that I did not come.”

Tha Ap 65: Paccāgamanīya

Vv 65: Householder’s Mansion

Generosity and confidence when giving alms will bring much happiness.

Iti 66: Purity

Three kinds of cleanliness: bodily, verbal, and mental.

Ja 66: Queen Gentle-heart

“Till Gentle-heart was mine.”—This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about concupiscence. Tradition says that a young gentleman of Savatthi, [30;3] on hearing the Truth preached by the Master, gave his heart to the Doctrine of the Three Gems. Renouncing the world for the Brother’s life, he rose to walk in the Paths, to practise meditation, and never to slacken in his pondering over the theme he had chosen for thought. One day, whilst he was on his round for alms through Savatthi, he espied a woman in brave attire, and, for pleasure’s sake, broke through the higher morality and gazed upon her! Passion was stirred within him, he became even as a fig-tree felled by the axe. From that day forth, under the sway of passion, the palate of his mind, as of his body, lost all its gust; like a brute beast, he took no joy in the Doctrine, and suffered his nails and hair to grow long and his robes to grow foul.

Tha Ap 66: Parappasādaka

Vv 66: Second Householder’s Mansion

A deva explains giving with confident hearts to monks will bring wonderful results.

Iti 67: Sagacity

Three forms of sagacity: bodily, verbal, and mental.

Ja 67: Sons Fall in a Mother’s Lap

“A son’s an easy find.”—This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana, about a certain country-woman.

Tha Ap 67: Bhisadāyaka

Vv 67: Fruit Giver’s Mansion

What happens when one offers fruits to noble monks?

Iti 68: Greed (1st)

One whose passion, aversion, and delusion are abandoned is freed from Māra’s power.

Ja 68: At Sāketa

“The man thy mind rests on.”—This story was told by the Master, while at Anjanavana, about a certain brahmin. Tradition says that when the Blessed One with his disciples was entering the city of Saketa, an old brahmin of that place, who was going out, met him in the gateway. Falling at the Buddha’s feet, and clasping him by the ankles, the old man cried, “Son, is it not the duty of children to cherish the old age of their parents? Why have you not let us see you all this long time? At last I have seen you; come, let your mother see you too.” So saying, he took the Master with him to his house; and there the Master sat upon the seat prepared for him, with his disciples around him. Then came the brahmin’s wife, and she too fell at the feet of the Blessed One, crying, “My son, where have you been all this time? Is it not the duty of children to comfort their parents in their old age?” Hereon, she called to her sons and daughters that their brother was come, and made them salute the Buddha. And in their joy the aged pair shewed great hospitality to their guests. After his meal, the Master recited to the old people the Sutta concerning old-age; and, when he had ended, both husband and wife won fruition of the Second Path. Then rising up from his seat, the Master went back to Anjanavana.

Tha Ap 68: Sucintita

Vv 68: Lodging Giver’s Mansion

Living generously and giving with confident hearts can bring about much happiness.

Iti 69: Greed (2nd)

To abandon passion, aversion, and delusion is like crossing over the dangers of the ocean.

Ja 69: Poison Once Expelled

“May shame.”—This story was told by the Master while at Jetavana about Sariputta, the Captain of the Faith. Tradition says that in the days when the Elder used to eat meal-cakes, folks came to the monastery with a quantity of such cakes for the Brotherhood. After the Brethren had all eaten their fill, much remained over; and the givers said, “Sirs, take some for those too who are away in the village.”