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#### Saṁyutta Nikāya
3. Khandha Vagga
31. Gandhabba-Kāya Saṁyutta

#### The Book of the Kindred Sayings
3. The Book Called the Khandhā-Vagga
Containing Kindred Sayings on the Elements of Sensory Existence and other Subjects
31. Kindred Sayings on Gandharvas[1]

#### Suttas 1-112

Translated by F. L. Woodward
Edited by Mrs. Rhys Davids

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[197]

#### Sutta 1

#### Suddhika Suttaṁ

# According to Scheme

[1.1] 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:

"I will teach you, brethren, of the devas belonging to the Gandharva group.

Do ye listen to it.

"And which, brethren, are the devas belonging to the Gandharva group?

They are those devas, brethren,
that dwell in the fragrance of root-wood,
those that dwell in the fragrance of heart-wood,
those that dwell in the fragrance of pith,
those that dwell in the fragrance of bark,
those that dwell in the fragrance of sap,
those that dwell in the fragrance of leaves,
those that dwell in the fragrance of fruit,[ed1]
those that dwell in the fragrance of flowers,
those that dwell on the fragrance of savours,
those that dwell in the fragrance of scents.

These, brethren, are called

'The devas belonging to the Gandharva group.'"

#### Sutta 2

#### Sucarita Suttaṁ

# Good Conduct[2]

[2.1] 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,
saluted him,
and sat down at one side.

Seated at one side
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 devas
belonging to the Gandharva group?"

[198] "Herein, brother, a certain one practises good conduct
in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas belonging to the Gandharva group
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas belonging to the Gandharva group!'

After death he is reborn in the company
of the devas belonging to the Gandharva group.

That, brother, is the reason,
that is the cause
why a certain one is reborn in the company
of the devas belonging to the Gandharva group."

#### Suttas 3-12

Dātā

# Givers 1-10

#### Sutta 3

#### Mūla-Gandha or Dātā (1) Suttaṁ

# Givers (1)

[3.1] 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 devas
who dwell in root-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in root-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in root-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of root-fragrance,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in root-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in root-fragrance."

#### Sutta 4

#### Sāra-Gandha or Dātā (2) Suttaṁ

# Givers (2)

[4.1] 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 devas
who dwell in heart-wood-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in heart-wood-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in heart-wood-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of heart-wood-fragrance,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in heart-wood-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in heart-wood-fragrance."

#### Sutta 5

#### Pheggu-Gandha or Dātā (3) Suttaṁ

# Givers (3)

[5.1] 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 devas
who dwell in pith-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in pith-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in pith-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of pith-fragrance,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in pith-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in pith-fragrance."

#### Sutta 6

#### Taca-Gandha or Dātā (4) Suttaṁ

# Givers (4)

[6.1] 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 devas
who dwell in bark-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in bark-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in bark-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of bark-fragrance,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in bark-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in bark-fragrance."

#### Sutta 7

#### Papatika-Gandha or Dātā (5) Suttaṁ

# Givers (5)

[7.1] 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 devas
who dwell in sap-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in sap-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in sap-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of sap-fragrance,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in sap-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in sap-fragrance."

#### Sutta 8

#### Patta-Gandha or Dātā (6) Suttaṁ

# Givers (6)

[8.1] 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 devas
who dwell in leaves-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in leaves-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in leaves-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of leaves-fragrance,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in leaves-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in leaves-fragrance."

#### Sutta 9

#### Puppha-Gandha or Dātā (7) Suttaṁ

# Givers (7)

[9.1] 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 devas
who dwell in flowers-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in flowers-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in flowers-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of flowers-fragrance,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in flowers-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in flowers-fragrance."

#### Sutta 10

#### Phala-Gandha or Dātā (8) Suttaṁ

# Givers (8)

[10.1] 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 devas
who dwell in fruit-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in fruit-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in fruit-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of fruit-fragrance,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in fruit-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in fruit-fragrance."

#### Sutta 11

#### Rasa-Gandha or Dātā (9) Suttaṁ

# Givers (9)

[11.1] 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 devas
who dwell in savours-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in savours-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in savours-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of savours-fragrance,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in savours-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in savours-fragrance."

#### Sutta 12

#### Gandha-Gandha or Dātā (10) Suttaṁ

# Givers (10)

[12.1] 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 devas
who dwell in scents-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in scents-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in scents-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of scents-fragrance,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in scents-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in scents-fragrance."

[199]

#### Suttas 13-112

Dān'upakāra

# Supporters by Offerings 1-100

#### Sutta 13

#### Anna-Dāna Mūla-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (1)

[13.1] 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 devas
who dwell in root-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in root-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in root-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of food,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in root-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in root-fragrance."

#### Sutta 14

#### Pānadāyaka Mūla-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (2)

[14.1] 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 devas
who dwell in root-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in root-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in root-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of drink,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in root-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in root-fragrance."

#### Sutta 15

#### Vatthadāyaka Mūla-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (3)

[15.1] 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 devas
who dwell in root-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in root-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in root-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of clothing,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in root-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in root-fragrance."

#### Sutta 16

#### Yānadāyaka Mūla-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (4)

[16.1] 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 devas
who dwell in root-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in root-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in root-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of carriage,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in root-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in root-fragrance."

#### Sutta 17

#### Mālādāyaka Mūla-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (5)

[17.1] 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 devas
who dwell in root-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in root-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in root-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of flowers,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in root-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in root-fragrance."

#### Sutta 18

#### Gandhadāyaka Mūla-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (6)

[18.1] 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 devas
who dwell in root-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in root-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in root-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of scents,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in root-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in root-fragrance."

#### Sutta 19

#### Vilepanadāyaka Mūla-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (7)

[19.1] 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 devas
who dwell in root-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in root-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in root-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of unguents,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in root-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in root-fragrance."

#### Sutta 20

#### Seyyadāyaka Mūla-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (8)

[20.1] 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 devas
who dwell in root-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in root-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in root-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of seats,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in root-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in root-fragrance."

#### Sutta 21

#### Āvasathadāyaka Mūla-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (9)

[21.1] 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 devas
who dwell in root-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in root-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in root-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of lodgings,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in root-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in root-fragrance."

#### Sutta 22

#### Padīpeyyadāyaka Mūla-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (10)

[22.1] 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 devas
who dwell in root-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in root-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in root-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of lamps and oil,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in root-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in root-fragrance."

#### Sutta 23

#### Anna-Dāna Sāra-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (11)

[23.1] 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 devas
who dwell in heart-wood-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in heart-wood-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in heart-wood-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of food,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in heart-wood-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in heart-wood-fragrance."

#### Sutta 24

#### Pānadāyaka Sāra-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (12)

[24.1] 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 devas
who dwell in heart-wood-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in heart-wood-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in heart-wood-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of drink,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in heart-wood-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in heart-wood-fragrance."

#### Sutta 25

#### Vatthadāyaka Sāra-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (13)

[25.1] 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 devas
who dwell in heart-wood-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in heart-wood-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in heart-wood-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of clothing,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in heart-wood-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in heart-wood-fragrance."

#### Sutta 26

#### Yānadāyaka Sāra-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (14)

[26.1] 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 devas
who dwell in heart-wood-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in heart-wood-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in heart-wood-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of carriage,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in heart-wood-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in heart-wood-fragrance."

#### Sutta 27

#### Mālādāyaka Sāra-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (15)

[27.1] 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 devas
who dwell in heart-wood-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in heart-wood-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in heart-wood-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of flowers,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in heart-wood-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in heart-wood-fragrance."

#### Sutta 28

#### Gandhadāyaka Sāra-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (16)

[28.1] 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 devas
who dwell in heart-wood-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in heart-wood-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in heart-wood-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of scents,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in heart-wood-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in heart-wood-fragrance."

#### Sutta 29

#### Vilepanadāyaka Sāra-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (17)

[29.1] 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 devas
who dwell in heart-wood-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in heart-wood-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in heart-wood-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of unguents,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in heart-wood-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in heart-wood-fragrance."

#### Sutta 30

#### Seyyadāyaka Sāra-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (18)

[30.1] 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 devas
who dwell in heart-wood-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in heart-wood-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in heart-wood-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of seats,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in heart-wood-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in heart-wood-fragrance."

#### Sutta 31

#### Āvasathadāyaka Sāra-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (19)

[31.1] 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 devas
who dwell in heart-wood-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in heart-wood-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in heart-wood-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of lodgings,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in heart-wood-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in heart-wood-fragrance."

#### Sutta 32

#### Padīpeyyadāyaka Sāra-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (20)

[32.1] 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 devas
who dwell in heart-wood-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in heart-wood-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in heart-wood-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of lamps and oil,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in heart-wood-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in heart-wood-fragrance."

#### Sutta 33

#### Anna-Dāna Pheggu-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (21)

[33.1] 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 devas
who dwell in pith-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in pith-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in pith-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of food,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in pith-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in pith-fragrance."

#### Sutta 34

#### Pānadāyaka Pheggu-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (22)

[34.1] 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 devas
who dwell in pith-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in pith-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in pith-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of drink,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in pith-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in pith-fragrance."

#### Sutta 35

#### Vatthadāyaka Pheggu-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (23)

[35.1] 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 devas
who dwell in pith-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in pith-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in pith-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of clothing,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in pith-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in pith-fragrance."

#### Sutta 36

#### Yānadāyaka Pheggu-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (24)

[36.1] 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 devas
who dwell in pith-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in pith-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in pith-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of carriage,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in pith-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in pith-fragrance."

#### Sutta 37

#### Mālādāyaka Pheggu-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (25)

[37.1] 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 devas
who dwell in pith-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in pith-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in pith-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of flowers,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in pith-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in pith-fragrance."

#### Sutta 38

#### Gandhadāyaka Pheggu-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (26)

[38.1] 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 devas
who dwell in pith-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in pith-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in pith-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of scents,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in pith-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in pith-fragrance."

#### Sutta 39

#### Vilepanadāyaka Pheggu-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (27)

[39.1] 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 devas
who dwell in pith-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in pith-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in pith-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of unguents,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in pith-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in pith-fragrance."

#### Sutta 40

#### Seyyadāyaka Pheggu-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (28)

[40.1] 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 devas
who dwell in pith-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in pith-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in pith-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of seats,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in pith-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in pith-fragrance."

#### Sutta 41

#### Āvasathadāyaka Pheggu-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (29)

[41.1] 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 devas
who dwell in pith-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in pith-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in pith-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of lodgings,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in pith-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in pith-fragrance."

#### Sutta 42

#### Padīpeyyadāyaka Pheggu-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (30)

[42.1] 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 devas
who dwell in pith-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in pith-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in pith-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of lamps and oil,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in pith-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in pith-fragrance."

#### Sutta 43

#### Anna-Dāna Taca-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (31)

[43.1] 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 devas
who dwell in bark-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in bark-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in bark-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of food,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in bark-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in bark-fragrance."

#### Sutta 44

#### Pānadāyaka Taca-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (32)

[44.1] 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 devas
who dwell in bark-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in bark-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in bark-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of drink,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in bark-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in bark-fragrance."

#### Sutta 45

#### Vatthadāyaka Taca-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (33)

[45.1] 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 devas
who dwell in bark-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in bark-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in bark-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of clothing,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in bark-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in bark-fragrance."

#### Sutta 46

#### Yānadāyaka Taca-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (34)

[46.1] 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 devas
who dwell in bark-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in bark-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in bark-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of carriage,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in bark-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in bark-fragrance."

#### Sutta 47

#### Mālādāyaka Taca-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (35)

[47.1] 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 devas
who dwell in bark-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in bark-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in bark-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of flowers,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in bark-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in bark-fragrance."

#### Sutta 48

#### Gandhadāyaka Taca-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (36)

[48.1] 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 devas
who dwell in bark-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in bark-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in bark-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of scents,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in bark-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in bark-fragrance."

#### Sutta 49

#### Vilepanadāyaka Taca-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (37)

[49.1] 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 devas
who dwell in bark-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in bark-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in bark-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of unguents,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in bark-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in bark-fragrance."

#### Sutta 50

#### Seyyadāyaka Taca-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (38)

[50.1] 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 devas
who dwell in bark-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in bark-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in bark-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of seats,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in bark-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in bark-fragrance."

#### Sutta 51

#### Āvasathadāyaka Taca-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (39)

[51.1] 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 devas
who dwell in bark-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in bark-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in bark-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of lodgings,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in bark-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in bark-fragrance."

#### Sutta 52

#### Padīpeyyadāyaka Taca-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (40)

[52.1] 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 devas
who dwell in bark-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in bark-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in bark-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of lamps and oil,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in bark-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in bark-fragrance."

#### Sutta 53

#### Anna-Dāna Papatika-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (41)

[53.1] 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 devas
who dwell in sap-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in sap-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in sap-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of food,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in sap-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in sap-fragrance."

#### Sutta 54

#### Pānadāyaka Papatika-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (42)

[54.1] 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 devas
who dwell in sap-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in sap-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in sap-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of drink,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in sap-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in sap-fragrance."

#### Sutta 55

#### Vatthadāyaka Papatika-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (43)

[55.1] 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 devas
who dwell in sap-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in sap-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in sap-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of clothing,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in sap-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in sap-fragrance."

#### Sutta 56

#### Yānadāyaka Papatika-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (44)

[56.1] 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 devas
who dwell in sap-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in sap-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in sap-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of carriage,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in sap-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in sap-fragrance."

#### Sutta 57

#### Mālādāyaka Papatika-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (45)

[57.1] 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 devas
who dwell in sap-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in sap-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in sap-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of flowers,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in sap-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in sap-fragrance."

#### Sutta 58

#### Gandhadāyaka Papatika-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (46)

[58.1] 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 devas
who dwell in sap-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in sap-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in sap-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of scents,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in sap-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in sap-fragrance."

#### Sutta 59

#### Vilepanadāyaka Papatika-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (47)

[59.1] 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 devas
who dwell in sap-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in sap-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in sap-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of unguents,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in sap-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in sap-fragrance."

#### Sutta 60

#### Seyyadāyaka Papatika-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (48)

[60.1] 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 devas
who dwell in sap-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in sap-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in sap-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of seats,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in sap-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in sap-fragrance."

#### Sutta 61

#### Āvasathadāyaka Papatika-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (49)

[61.1] 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 devas
who dwell in sap-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in sap-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in sap-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of lodgings,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in sap-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in sap-fragrance."

#### Sutta 62

#### Padīpeyyadāyaka Papatika-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (50)

[62.1] 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 devas
who dwell in sap-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in sap-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in sap-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of lamps and oil,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in sap-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in sap-fragrance."

#### Sutta 63

#### Anna-Dāna Patta-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (51)

[63.1] 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 devas
who dwell in leaves-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in leaves-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in leaves-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of food,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in leaves-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in leaves-fragrance."

#### Sutta 64

#### Pānadāyaka Patta-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (52)

[64.1] 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 devas
who dwell in leaves-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in leaves-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in leaves-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of drink,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in leaves-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in leaves-fragrance."

#### Sutta 65

#### Vatthadāyaka Patta-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (53)

[65.1] 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 devas
who dwell in leaves-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in leaves-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in leaves-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of clothing,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in leaves-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in leaves-fragrance."

#### Sutta 66

#### Yānadāyaka Patta-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (54)

[66.1] 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 devas
who dwell in leaves-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in leaves-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in leaves-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of carriage,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in leaves-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in leaves-fragrance."

#### Sutta 67

#### Mālādāyaka Patta-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (55)

[67.1] 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 devas
who dwell in leaves-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in leaves-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in leaves-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of flowers,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in leaves-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in leaves-fragrance."

#### Sutta 68

#### Gandhadāyaka Patta-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (56)

[68.1] 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 devas
who dwell in leaves-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in leaves-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in leaves-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of scents,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in leaves-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in leaves-fragrance."

#### Sutta 69

#### Vilepanadāyaka Patta-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (57)

[69.1] 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 devas
who dwell in leaves-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in leaves-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in leaves-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of unguents,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in leaves-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in leaves-fragrance."

#### Sutta 70

#### Seyyadāyaka Patta-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (58)

[70.1] 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 devas
who dwell in leaves-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in leaves-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in leaves-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of seats,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in leaves-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in leaves-fragrance."

#### Sutta 71

#### Āvasathadāyaka Patta-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (59)

[71.1] 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 devas
who dwell in leaves-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in leaves-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in leaves-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of lodgings,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in leaves-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in leaves-fragrance."

#### Sutta 72

#### Padīpeyyadāyaka Patta-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (60)

[72.1] 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 devas
who dwell in leaves-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in leaves-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in leaves-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of lamps and oil,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in leaves-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in leaves-fragrance."

#### Sutta 73

#### Anna-Dāna Puppha-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (61)

[73.1] 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 devas
who dwell in flower-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in flower-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in flower-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of food,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in flower-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in flower-fragrance."

#### Sutta 74

#### Pānadāyaka Puppha-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (62)

[74.1] 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 devas
who dwell in flower-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in flower-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in flower-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of drink,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in flower-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in flower-fragrance."

#### Sutta 75

#### Vatthadāyaka Puppha-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (63)

[75.1] 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 devas
who dwell in flower-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in flower-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in flower-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of clothing,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in flower-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in flower-fragrance."

#### Sutta 76

#### Yānadāyaka Puppha-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (64)

[76.1] 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 devas
who dwell in flower-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in flower-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in flower-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of carriage,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in flower-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in flower-fragrance."

#### Sutta 77

#### Mālādāyaka Puppha-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (65)

[77.1] 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 devas
who dwell in flower-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in flower-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in flower-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of flowers,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in flower-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in flower-fragrance."

#### Sutta 78

#### Gandhadāyaka Puppha-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (66)

[78.1] 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 devas
who dwell in flower-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in flower-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in flower-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of scents,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in flower-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in flower-fragrance."

#### Sutta 79

#### Vilepanadāyaka Puppha-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (67)

[79.1] 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 devas
who dwell in flower-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in flower-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in flower-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of unguents,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in flower-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in flower-fragrance."

#### Sutta 80

#### Seyyadāyaka Puppha-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (68)

[80.1] 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 devas
who dwell in flower-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in flower-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in flower-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of seats,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in flower-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in flower-fragrance."

#### Sutta 81

#### Āvasathadāyaka Puppha-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (69)

[81.1] 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 devas
who dwell in flower-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in flower-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in flower-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of lodgings,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in flower-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in flower-fragrance."

#### Sutta 82

#### Padīpeyyadāyaka Puppha-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (70)

[82.1] 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 devas
who dwell in flower-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in flower-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in flower-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of lamps and oil,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in flower-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in flower-fragrance."

#### Sutta 83

#### Anna-Dāna Phala-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (71)

[83.1] 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 devas
who dwell in fruit-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in fruit-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in fruit-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of food,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in fruit-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in fruit-fragrance."

#### Sutta 84

#### Pānadāyaka Phala-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (72)

[84.1] 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 devas
who dwell in fruit-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in fruit-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in fruit-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of drink,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in fruit-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in fruit-fragrance."

#### Sutta 85

#### Vatthadāyaka Phala-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (73)

[85.1] 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 devas
who dwell in fruit-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in fruit-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in fruit-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of clothing,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in fruit-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in fruit-fragrance."

#### Sutta 86

#### Yānadāyaka Phala-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (74)

[86.1] 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 devas
who dwell in fruit-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in fruit-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in fruit-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of carriage,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in fruit-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in fruit-fragrance."

#### Sutta 87

#### Mālādāyaka Phala-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (75)

[87.1] 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 devas
who dwell in fruit-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in fruit-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in fruit-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of fruits,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in fruit-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in fruit-fragrance."

#### Sutta 88

#### Gandhadāyaka Phala-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (76)

[88.1] 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 devas
who dwell in fruit-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in fruit-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in fruit-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of scents,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in fruit-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in fruit-fragrance."

#### Sutta 89

#### Vilepanadāyaka Phala-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (77)

[89.1] 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 devas
who dwell in fruit-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in fruit-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in fruit-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of unguents,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in fruit-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in fruit-fragrance."

#### Sutta 90

#### Seyyadāyaka Phala-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (78)

[90.1] 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 devas
who dwell in fruit-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in fruit-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in fruit-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of seats,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in fruit-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in fruit-fragrance."

#### Sutta 91

#### Āvasathadāyaka Phala-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (79)

[91.1] 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 devas
who dwell in fruit-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in fruit-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in fruit-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of lodgings,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in fruit-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in fruit-fragrance."

#### Sutta 92

#### Padīpeyyadāyaka Phala-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (80)

[92.1] 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 devas
who dwell in fruit-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in fruit-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in fruit-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of lamps and oil,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in fruit-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in fruit-fragrance."

#### Sutta 93

#### Anna-Dāna Rasa-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (81)

[93.1] 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 devas
who dwell in savours-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in savours-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in savours-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of food,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in savours-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in savours-fragrance."

#### Sutta 94

#### Pānadāyaka Rasa-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (82)

[94.1] 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 devas
who dwell in savours-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in savours-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in savours-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of drink,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in savours-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in savours-fragrance."

#### Sutta 95

#### Vatthadāyaka Rasa-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (83)

[95.1] 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 devas
who dwell in savours-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in savours-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in savours-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of clothing,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in savours-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in savours-fragrance."

#### Sutta 96

#### Yānadāyaka Rasa-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (84)

[96.1] 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 devas
who dwell in savours-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in savours-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in savours-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of carriage,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in savours-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in savours-fragrance."

#### Sutta 97

#### Mālādāyaka Rasa-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (85)

[97.1] 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 devas
who dwell in savours-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in savours-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in savours-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of savourss,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in savours-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in savours-fragrance."

#### Sutta 98

#### Gandhadāyaka Rasa-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (86)

[98.1] 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 devas
who dwell in savours-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in savours-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in savours-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of scents,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in savours-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in savours-fragrance."

#### Sutta 99

#### Vilepanadāyaka Rasa-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (87)

[99.1] 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 devas
who dwell in savours-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in savours-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in savours-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of unguents,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in savours-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in savours-fragrance."

#### Sutta 100

#### Seyyadāyaka Rasa-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (88)

[100.1] 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 devas
who dwell in savours-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in savours-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in savours-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of seats,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in savours-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in savours-fragrance."

#### Sutta 101

#### Āvasathadāyaka Rasa-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (89)

[101.1] 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 devas
who dwell in savours-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in savours-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in savours-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of lodgings,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in savours-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in savours-fragrance."

#### Sutta 102

#### Padīpeyyadāyaka Rasa-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (90)

[102.1] 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 devas
who dwell in savours-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in savours-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in savours-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of lamps and oil,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in savours-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in savours-fragrance."

#### Sutta 103

#### Anna-Dāna Gandha-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (91)

[103.1] 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 devas
who dwell in scemts-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in scemts-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in scemts-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of food,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in scemts-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in scemts-fragrance."

#### Sutta 104

#### Pānadāyaka Gandha-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (92)

[104.1] 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 devas
who dwell in scemts-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in scemts-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in scemts-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of drink,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in scemts-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in scemts-fragrance."

#### Sutta 105

#### Vatthadāyaka Gandha-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (93)

[105.1] 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 devas
who dwell in scemts-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in scemts-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in scemts-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of clothing,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in scemts-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in scemts-fragrance."

#### Sutta 106

#### Yānadāyaka Gandha-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (94)

[106.1] 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 devas
who dwell in scemts-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in scemts-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in scemts-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of carriage,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in scemts-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in scemts-fragrance."

#### Sutta 107

#### Mālādāyaka Gandha-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (95)

[107.1] 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 devas
who dwell in scemts-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in scemts-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in scemts-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of scemtss,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in scemts-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in scemts-fragrance."

#### Sutta 108

#### Gandhadāyaka Gandha-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (96)

[108.1] 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 devas
who dwell in scemts-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in scemts-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in scemts-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of scents,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in scemts-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in scemts-fragrance."

#### Sutta 109

#### Vilepanadāyaka Gandha-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (97)

[109.1] 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 devas
who dwell in scemts-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in scemts-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in scemts-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of unguents,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in scemts-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in scemts-fragrance."

#### Sutta 110

#### Seyyadāyaka Gandha-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (98)

[110.1] 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 devas
who dwell in scemts-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in scemts-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in scemts-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of seats,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in scemts-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in scemts-fragrance."

#### Sutta 111

#### Āvasathadāyaka Gandha-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (99)

[111.1] 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 devas
who dwell in scemts-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in scemts-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in scemts-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of lodgings,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in scemts-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in scemts-fragrance."

#### Sutta 112

#### Padīpeyyadāyaka Gandha-Gandha Suttaṁ

# Supporters by Offerings (100)

[112.1] 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 devas
who dwell in scemts-fragrance?"

"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.

Then he hears it said:

'The devas that dwell in scemts-fragrance
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'

Then he thinks thus:

'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in scemts-fragrance!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of lamps and oil,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the devas that dwell in scemts-fragrance.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the devas
who dwell in scemts-fragrance."

[1] For the sub-title see supra, xxix, § 1. Gandhabbakāya and Gandhabbakāyikā devā. These sayings, like the two preceding sections, are curious instances of the annexing by Buddhism of Vedic folk-lore. These devas were by it reckoned lowest of all devas. See Dialogues ii, 246. [Presence of a Gandharva was essential to conception, M. i, 265; MP. 123. Cf. Edmunds, Buddhist and Christian Gospels, i, 167-8, n.]

[2] Sucaritaṇ.

[ed1] Woodward omits 'fruit'.

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