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Saṁyutta Nikāya:
III. Khandhā Vagga:
30: Supaṇṇa Saṁyutta
The Book of the
Kindred Sayings
Kindred Sayings on Harpies1
Suttas 1-46
Sutta 1
Suddhika Suttaṁ
According to Scheme2
Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
And there the Exalted One addressed the brethren, saying:
"Brethren!"
"Master!" responded those brethren.
The Exalted One said:
"There are these four sorts of birth, brethren,
as harpies
What four?
The egg-born,
the womb-born
the sweat-born,
those born without parents.
These, brethren, are the four sorts of birth as harpies
Sutta 2
Suddhika Suttaṁ
They Carry Off
Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
And there the Exalted One addressed the brethren, saying:
"Brethren!"
"Master!" responded those brethren.
The Exalted One said:
"There are these four sorts of birth, brethren,
as harpies
What four?
The egg-born,
the womb-born
the sweat-born,
those born without parents.
Then, brethren, the egg-born harpies
carry off the egg-born harpies,
but not the womb-born harpies,
the sweat-born harpies
nor the harpies born without parents.
Then, brethren, the womb-born harpies
carry off the egg-born
and the womb-born harpies,
but not the sweat-born harpies
nor the nagas born without parents.
Then, brethren, the sweat-born harpies
carry off the egg-born,
the womb-born
and the sweat-born harpies,
but not those harpies born without parents.
These, brethren, are the four sorts of birth as harpies."
Sutta 3
Paṭhama Dvayakāri Suttaṁ
Double-Dealer (1)3
Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
Then a certain brother came to the Exalted One,
and saluting him
sat down at one side.
So seated
that brother thus addressed the Exalted One:
"What is the reason, lord,
what is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the egg-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
He hears it said:
"The egg-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness."
Then he thinks:
"0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the egg-born harpies!"
When body breaks up after death
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought
is born in the company
of the egg-born harpies.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the egg-born harpies."
Sutta 4
Dutiya Dvayakāri Suttaṁ
Double-Dealer (2)
Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
Then a certain brother came to the Exalted One,
and saluting him
sat down at one side.
So seated
that brother thus addressed the Exalted One:
"What is the reason, lord,
what is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the womb-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
He hears it said:
"The womb-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness."
Then he thinks:
"0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the womb-born harpies!"
When body breaks up after death
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought
is born in the company
of the womb-born harpies.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the womb-born harpies."
Sutta 5
Tatiya Dvayakāri Suttaṁ
Double-Dealer (3)
Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
Then a certain brother came to the Exalted One,
and saluting him
sat down at one side.
So seated
that brother thus addressed the Exalted One:
"What is the reason, lord,
what is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the sweat-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
He hears it said:
"The sweat-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness."
Then he thinks:
"0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the sweat-born harpies!"
When body breaks up after death
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought
is born in the company
of the harpies born without parents.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the harpies born without parents."
Sutta 6
Catuttha Dvayakāri Suttaṁ
Double-Dealer (4)
Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
Then a certain brother came to the Exalted One,
and saluting him
sat down at one side.
So seated
that brother thus addressed the Exalted One:
"What is the reason, lord,
what is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the harpies born without parents?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
He hears it said:
"The harpies born without parents are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness."
Then he thinks:
"0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the harpies born without parents!"
When body breaks up after death
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought
is born in the company
of the harpies born without parents.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the harpies born without parents."
Suttas 7-16
Paṭhavma Dān'Upakārā Sutta Dasakaṁ
or
Aṇḍajadānūpakāra Sutta Dasakaṁ
Supporters by Gifts (1)
["The First Group of Ten 'Supported by Giving' Suttas",
or
"The Ten Egg-Born Supported by Giving Suttas"]
Sutta 7
Annadāyaka Aṇḍaja Suttaṁ
The Egg-born Food Giver
Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
Then a certain brother came to the Exalted One,
and saluting him
sat down at one side.
So seated
that brother thus addressed the Exalted One:
"What is the reason, lord,
what is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the egg-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of food.
He hears it said:
"The egg-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness."
Then he thinks:
"0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the egg-born harpies!"
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the egg-born harpies.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the egg-born harpies."
Sutta 8
Pānadāyaka Aṇḍaja Suttaṁ
The Egg-born Drink Giver
Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
Then a certain brother came to the Exalted One,
and saluting him
sat down at one side.
So seated
that brother thus addressed the Exalted One:
"What is the reason, lord,
what is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the egg-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of drink.
He hears it said:
"The egg-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness."
Then he thinks:
"0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the egg-born harpies!"
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the egg-born harpies.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the egg-born harpies."
Sutta 9
Vatthadāyaka Aṇḍaja Suttaṁ
The Egg-born Clothing Giver
Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
Then a certain brother came to the Exalted One,
and saluting him
sat down at one side.
So seated
that brother thus addressed the Exalted One:
"What is the reason, lord,
what is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the egg-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of clothing.
He hears it said:
"The egg-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness."
Then he thinks:
"0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the egg-born harpies!"
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the egg-born harpies.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the egg-born harpies."
Sutta 10
Yānadāyaka Aṇḍaja Suttaṁ
The Egg-born Carriage Giver
Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
Then a certain brother came to the Exalted One,
and saluting him
sat down at one side.
So seated
that brother thus addressed the Exalted One:
"What is the reason, lord,
what is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the egg-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of carriage.
He hears it said:
"The egg-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness."
Then he thinks:
"0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the egg-born harpies!"
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the egg-born harpies.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the egg-born harpies."
Sutta 11
Mālādāyaka Aṇḍaja Suttaṁ
The Egg-born Flowers Giver
Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
Then a certain brother came to the Exalted One,
and saluting him
sat down at one side.
So seated
that brother thus addressed the Exalted One:
"What is the reason, lord,
what is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the egg-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of flowers.
He hears it said:
"The egg-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness."
Then he thinks:
"0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the egg-born harpies!"
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the egg-born harpies.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the egg-born harpies."
Sutta 12
Gandhadāyaka Aṇḍaja Suttaṁ
The Egg-born Scents Giver
Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
Then a certain brother came to the Exalted One,
and saluting him
sat down at one side.
So seated
that brother thus addressed the Exalted One:
"What is the reason, lord,
what is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the egg-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of scents.
He hears it said:
"The egg-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness."
Then he thinks:
"0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the egg-born harpies!"
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the egg-born harpies.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the egg-born harpies."
Sutta 13
Vilepanadāyaka Aṇḍaja Suttaṁ
The Egg-born Ointment Giver
Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
Then a certain brother came to the Exalted One,
and saluting him
sat down at one side.
So seated
that brother thus addressed the Exalted One:
"What is the reason, lord,
what is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the egg-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of ointment.
He hears it said:
"The egg-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness."
Then he thinks:
"0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the egg-born harpies!"
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the egg-born harpies.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the egg-born harpies."
Sutta 14
Seyyadāyaka Aṇḍaja Suttaṁ
The Egg-born Seat Giver
Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
Then a certain brother came to the Exalted One,
and saluting him
sat down at one side.
So seated
that brother thus addressed the Exalted One:
"What is the reason, lord,
what is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the egg-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of a seat.
He hears it said:
"The egg-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness."
Then he thinks:
"0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the egg-born harpies!"
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the egg-born harpies.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the egg-born harpies."
Sutta 15
Āvasathadāyaka Aṇḍaja Suttaṁ
The Egg-born Lodging Giver
Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
Then a certain brother came to the Exalted One,
and saluting him
sat down at one side.
So seated
that brother thus addressed the Exalted One:
"What is the reason, lord,
what is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the egg-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of a lodging.
He hears it said:
"The egg-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness."
Then he thinks:
"0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the egg-born harpies!"
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the egg-born harpies.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the egg-born harpies."
Sutta 16
Padīpeyyadāyaka Aṇḍaja Suttaṁ
The Egg-born Lamps and Oil Giver
Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
Then a certain brother came to the Exalted One,
and saluting him
sat down at one side.
So seated
that brother thus addressed the Exalted One:
"What is the reason, lord,
what is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the egg-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of lamps and oil.
He hears it said:
"The egg-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness."
Then he thinks:
"0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the egg-born harpies!"
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the egg-born harpies.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the egg-born harpies."
Suttas 17-26
Dutiya Dān'Upakārā Sutta Dasakaṁ
or
Jalābujadānūpakāra Sutta Dasakaṁ
Supporters by Gifts
["The Second Group of Ten 'Supported by Giving' Suttas",
or
"The Ten Womb-Born Supported by Giving Suttas"]
Sutta 17
Annadāyaka Jalābuja Suttaṁ
The Womb-born Food Giver
Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
Then a certain brother came to the Exalted One,
and saluting him
sat down at one side.
So seated
that brother thus addressed the Exalted One:
"What is the reason, lord,
what is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the womb-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of food.
He hears it said:
"The womb-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness."
Then he thinks:
"0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the womb-born harpies!"
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the womb-born harpies.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the womb-born harpies."
Sutta 18
Pānadāyaka Jalābuja Suttaṁ
The Womb-born Drink Giver
Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
Then a certain brother came to the Exalted One,
and saluting him
sat down at one side.
So seated
that brother thus addressed the Exalted One:
"What is the reason, lord,
what is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the womb-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of drink.
He hears it said:
"The womb-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness."
Then he thinks:
"0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the womb-born harpies!"
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the womb-born harpies.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the womb-born harpies."
Sutta 19
Vatthadāyaka Jalābuja Suttaṁ
The Womb-born Clothing Giver
Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
Then a certain brother came to the Exalted One,
and saluting him
sat down at one side.
So seated
that brother thus addressed the Exalted One:
"What is the reason, lord,
what is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the womb-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of clothing.
He hears it said:
"The womb-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness."
Then he thinks:
"0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the womb-born harpies!"
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the womb-born harpies.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the womb-born harpies."
Sutta 20
Yānadāyaka Jalābuja Suttaṁ
The Womb-born Carriage Giver
Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
Then a certain brother came to the Exalted One,
and saluting him
sat down at one side.
So seated
that brother thus addressed the Exalted One:
"What is the reason, lord,
what is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the womb-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of carriage.
He hears it said:
"The womb-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness."
Then he thinks:
"0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the womb-born harpies!"
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the womb-born harpies.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the womb-born harpies."
Sutta 21
Mālādāyaka Jalābuja Suttaṁ
The Womb-born Flowers Giver
Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
Then a certain brother came to the Exalted One,
and saluting him
sat down at one side.
So seated
that brother thus addressed the Exalted One:
"What is the reason, lord,
what is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the womb-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of flowers.
He hears it said:
"The womb-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness."
Then he thinks:
"0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the womb-born harpies!"
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the womb-born harpies.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the womb-born harpies."
Sutta 22
Gandhadāyaka Jalābuja Suttaṁ
The Womb-born Scents Giver
Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
Then a certain brother came to the Exalted One,
and saluting him
sat down at one side.
So seated
that brother thus addressed the Exalted One:
"What is the reason, lord,
what is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the womb-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of scents.
He hears it said:
"The womb-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness."
Then he thinks:
"0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the womb-born harpies!"
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the womb-born harpies.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the womb-born harpies."
Sutta 23
Vilepanadāyaka Jalābuja Suttaṁ
The Womb-born Ointment Giver
Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
Then a certain brother came to the Exalted One,
and saluting him
sat down at one side.
So seated
that brother thus addressed the Exalted One:
"What is the reason, lord,
what is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the womb-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of ointment.
He hears it said:
"The womb-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness."
Then he thinks:
"0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the womb-born harpies!"
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the womb-born harpies.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the womb-born harpies."
Sutta 24
Seyyadāyaka Jalābuja Suttaṁ
The Womb-born Seat Giver
Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
Then a certain brother came to the Exalted One,
and saluting him
sat down at one side.
So seated
that brother thus addressed the Exalted One:
"What is the reason, lord,
what is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the womb-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of a seat.
He hears it said:
"The womb-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness."
Then he thinks:
"0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the womb-born harpies!"
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the womb-born harpies.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the womb-born harpies."
Sutta 25
Āvasathadāyaka Jalābuja Suttaṁ
The Womb-born Lodging Giver
Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
Then a certain brother came to the Exalted One,
and saluting him
sat down at one side.
So seated
that brother thus addressed the Exalted One:
"What is the reason, lord,
what is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the womb-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of a lodging.
He hears it said:
"The womb-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness."
Then he thinks:
"0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the womb-born harpies!"
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the womb-born harpies.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the womb-born harpies."
Sutta 26
Padīpeyyadāyaka Jalābuja Suttaṁ
The Womb-born Lamps and Oil Giver
Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
Then a certain brother came to the Exalted One,
and saluting him
sat down at one side.
So seated
that brother thus addressed the Exalted One:
"What is the reason, lord,
what is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the womb-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of lamps and oil.
He hears it said:
"The womb-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness."
Then he thinks:
"0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the womb-born harpies!"
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the womb-born harpies.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the womb-born harpies."
Suttas 27-36
Tatiya Dān'Upakārā Sutta Dasakaṁ
or
Saṅsedajadānūpakāra Sutta Dasakaṁ
Supporters by Gifts
["The Second Group of Ten 'Supported by Giving' Suttas",
or
"The Ten Womb-Born Supported by Giving Suttas"]
Sutta 27
Annadāyaka Saṅsedaja Suttaṁ
The Sweat-born Food Giver
Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
Then a certain brother came to the Exalted One,
and saluting him
sat down at one side.
So seated
that brother thus addressed the Exalted One:
"What is the reason, lord,
what is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the sweat-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of food.
He hears it said:
"The sweat-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness."
Then he thinks:
"0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the sweat-born harpies!"
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the harpies born without parents.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the harpies born without parents."
Sutta 28
Pānadāyaka Saṅsedaja Suttaṁ
The Sweat-born Drink Giver
Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
Then a certain brother came to the Exalted One,
and saluting him
sat down at one side.
So seated
that brother thus addressed the Exalted One:
"What is the reason, lord,
what is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the sweat-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of drink.
He hears it said:
"The sweat-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness."
Then he thinks:
"0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the sweat-born harpies!"
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the harpies born without parents.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the harpies born without parents."
Sutta 29
Vatthadāyaka Saṅsedaja Suttaṁ
The Sweat-born Clothing Giver
Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
Then a certain brother came to the Exalted One,
and saluting him
sat down at one side.
So seated
that brother thus addressed the Exalted One:
"What is the reason, lord,
what is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the sweat-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of clothing.
He hears it said:
"The sweat-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness."
Then he thinks:
"0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the sweat-born harpies!"
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the harpies born without parents.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the harpies born without parents."
Sutta 30
Yānadāyaka Saṅsedaja Suttaṁ
The Sweat-born Carriage Giver
Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
Then a certain brother came to the Exalted One,
and saluting him
sat down at one side.
So seated
that brother thus addressed the Exalted One:
"What is the reason, lord,
what is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the sweat-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of carriage.
He hears it said:
"The sweat-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness."
Then he thinks:
"0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the sweat-born harpies!"
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the harpies born without parents.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the harpies born without parents."
Sutta 31
Mālādāyaka Saṅsedaja Suttaṁ
The Sweat-born Flowers Giver
Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
Then a certain brother came to the Exalted One,
and saluting him
sat down at one side.
So seated
that brother thus addressed the Exalted One:
"What is the reason, lord,
what is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the sweat-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of flowers.
He hears it said:
"The sweat-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness."
Then he thinks:
"0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the sweat-born harpies!"
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the harpies born without parents.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the harpies born without parents."
Sutta 32
Gandhadāyaka Saṅsedaja Suttaṁ
The Sweat-born Scents Giver
Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
Then a certain brother came to the Exalted One,
and saluting him
sat down at one side.
So seated
that brother thus addressed the Exalted One:
"What is the reason, lord,
what is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the sweat-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of scents.
He hears it said:
"The sweat-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness."
Then he thinks:
"0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the sweat-born harpies!"
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the harpies born without parents.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the harpies born without parents."
Sutta 33
Vilepanadāyaka Saṅsedaja Suttaṁ
The Sweat-born Ointment Giver
Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
Then a certain brother came to the Exalted One,
and saluting him
sat down at one side.
So seated
that brother thus addressed the Exalted One:
"What is the reason, lord,
what is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the sweat-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of ointment.
He hears it said:
"The sweat-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness."
Then he thinks:
"0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the sweat-born harpies!"
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the harpies born without parents.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the harpies born without parents."
Sutta 34
Seyyadāyaka Saṅsedaja Suttaṁ
The Sweat-born Seat Giver
Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
Then a certain brother came to the Exalted One,
and saluting him
sat down at one side.
So seated
that brother thus addressed the Exalted One:
"What is the reason, lord,
what is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the sweat-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of a seat.
He hears it said:
"The sweat-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness."
Then he thinks:
"0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the sweat-born harpies!"
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the harpies born without parents.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the harpies born without parents."
Sutta 35
Āvasathadāyaka Saṅsedaja Suttaṁ
The Sweat-born Lodging Giver
Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
Then a certain brother came to the Exalted One,
and saluting him
sat down at one side.
So seated
that brother thus addressed the Exalted One:
"What is the reason, lord,
what is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the sweat-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of a lodging.
He hears it said:
"The sweat-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness."
Then he thinks:
"0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the sweat-born harpies!"
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the harpies born without parents.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the harpies born without parents."
Sutta 36
Padīpeyyadāyaka Saṅsedaja Suttaṁ
The Sweat-born Lamps and Oil Giver
Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
Then a certain brother came to the Exalted One,
and saluting him
sat down at one side.
So seated
that brother thus addressed the Exalted One:
"What is the reason, lord,
what is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the sweat-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of lamps and oil.
He hears it said:
"The sweat-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness."
Then he thinks:
"0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the sweat-born harpies!"
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the harpies born without parents.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the harpies born without parents."
Suttas 37-46
Catuttha Dān'Upakārā Sutta Dasakaṁ
or
Opapātikadānūpakāra Sutta Dasakaṁ
Supporters by Gifts
["The Second Group of Ten 'Supported by Giving' Suttas",
or
"The Ten Womb-Born Supported by Giving Suttas"]
Sutta 37
Annadāyaka Opapātika Suttaṁ
The Born without Parents Food Giver
Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
Then a certain brother came to the Exalted One,
and saluting him
sat down at one side.
So seated
that brother thus addressed the Exalted One:
"What is the reason, lord,
what is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the harpies born without parents?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of food.
He hears it said:
"The harpies born without parents are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness."
Then he thinks:
"0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the harpies born without parents!"
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the harpies born without parents.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the harpies born without parents."
Sutta 38
Pānadāyaka Opapātika Suttaṁ
The Born without Parents Drink Giver
Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
Then a certain brother came to the Exalted One,
and saluting him
sat down at one side.
So seated
that brother thus addressed the Exalted One:
"What is the reason, lord,
what is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the harpies born without parents?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of drink.
He hears it said:
"The harpies born without parents are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness."
Then he thinks:
"0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the harpies born without parents!"
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the harpies born without parents.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the harpies born without parents."
Sutta 39
Vatthadāyaka Opapātika Suttaṁ
The Born without Parents Clothing Giver
Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
Then a certain brother came to the Exalted One,
and saluting him
sat down at one side.
So seated
that brother thus addressed the Exalted One:
"What is the reason, lord,
what is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the harpies born without parents?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of clothing.
He hears it said:
"The harpies born without parents are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness."
Then he thinks:
"0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the harpies born without parents!"
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the harpies born without parents.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the harpies born without parents."
Sutta 40
Yānadāyaka Opapātika Suttaṁ
The Born without Parents Carriage Giver
Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
Then a certain brother came to the Exalted One,
and saluting him
sat down at one side.
So seated
that brother thus addressed the Exalted One:
"What is the reason, lord,
what is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the harpies born without parents?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of carriage.
He hears it said:
"The harpies born without parents are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness."
Then he thinks:
"0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the harpies born without parents!"
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the harpies born without parents.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the harpies born without parents."
Sutta 41
Mālādāyaka Opapātika Suttaṁ
The Born without Parents Flowers Giver
Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
Then a certain brother came to the Exalted One,
and saluting him
sat down at one side.
So seated
that brother thus addressed the Exalted One:
"What is the reason, lord,
what is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the harpies born without parents?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of flowers.
He hears it said:
"The harpies born without parents are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness."
Then he thinks:
"0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the harpies born without parents!"
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the harpies born without parents.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the harpies born without parents."
Sutta 42
Gandhadāyaka Opapātika Suttaṁ
The Born without Parents Scents Giver
Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
Then a certain brother came to the Exalted One,
and saluting him
sat down at one side.
So seated
that brother thus addressed the Exalted One:
"What is the reason, lord,
what is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the harpies born without parents?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of scents.
He hears it said:
"The harpies born without parents are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness."
Then he thinks:
"0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the harpies born without parents!"
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the harpies born without parents.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the harpies born without parents."
Sutta 43
Vilepanadāyaka Opapātika Suttaṁ
The Born without Parents Ointment Giver
Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
Then a certain brother came to the Exalted One,
and saluting him
sat down at one side.
So seated
that brother thus addressed the Exalted One:
"What is the reason, lord,
what is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the harpies born without parents?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of ointment.
He hears it said:
"The harpies born without parents are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness."
Then he thinks:
"0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the harpies born without parents!"
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the harpies born without parents.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the harpies born without parents."
Sutta 44
Seyyadāyaka Opapātika Suttaṁ
The Born without Parents Seat Giver
Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
Then a certain brother came to the Exalted One,
and saluting him
sat down at one side.
So seated
that brother thus addressed the Exalted One:
"What is the reason, lord,
what is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the harpies born without parents?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of a seat.
He hears it said:
"The harpies born without parents are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness."
Then he thinks:
"0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the harpies born without parents!"
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the harpies born without parents.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the harpies born without parents."
Sutta 45
Āvasathadāyaka Opapātika Suttaṁ
The Born without Parents Lodging Giver
Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
Then a certain brother came to the Exalted One,
and saluting him
sat down at one side.
So seated
that brother thus addressed the Exalted One:
"What is the reason, lord,
what is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the harpies born without parents?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of a lodging.
He hears it said:
"The harpies born without parents are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness."
Then he thinks:
"0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the harpies born without parents!"
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the harpies born without parents.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the harpies born without parents."
Sutta 46
Padīpeyyadāyaka Opapātika Suttaṁ
The Born without Parents Lamps and Oil Giver
Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
Then a certain brother came to the Exalted One,
and saluting him
sat down at one side.
So seated
that brother thus addressed the Exalted One:
"What is the reason, lord,
what is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the harpies born without parents?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of lamps and oil.
He hears it said:
"The harpies born without parents are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness."
Then he thinks:
"0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the harpies born without parents!"
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the harpies born without parents.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the harpies born without parents."
1 Supaṇṇā, 'fairwing,' a mythical bird, Garuḷa, or Garuḍa, the roc or harpy, which makes war on snakes or nāgas. Cf. S. i, 148: K.S., 185. Cf. D. ii, 259: Dialog. ii, 269:
'They who, twice-born, winged and keen
Of sight, the heavenly harpies, who
With violence prey on Nāga chicks:
"Gaudy" and "Well-winged" are their names.'
2 For title see supra, Bk. viii, I.
3 Dvaya-kārī. Comy., 'Kusalākusala-kārī' It is noticeable that 'double-dealers' aspire to be reborn as nāgas and harpies; but further on they are omitted. Only the honest can aspire to rebirth among the Gandharva devas.