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#### Saṁyutta Nikāya
3. Khandha Vagga
32. Valāha 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
32. Kindred Sayings on Cloud-Spirits

#### Suttas 1-57

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

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#### Sutta 1

#### Suddhika Suttaṁ

# Exposition

[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, about the devas belonging to the cloud-groups[1].

Do ye listen to it.

"And which, brethren, are the devas belonging to the cloud-groups?

They are devas (embodied) in cool-clouds,
devas (embodied) in hot clouds,
devas (embodied) in thunder clouds,[2]
devas (embodied) in wind clouds,
devas (embodied) in rain clouds.

These, brethren, are called

'The devas belonging to the cloud-groups.'"

#### Sutta 2

#### Sucarita Suttaṁ

# Honesty

[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 cloud group?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The devas belonging to the cloud-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 cloud-group!'

After death he is reborn in the company
of the devas belonging to the cloud-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 cloud-group."

#### Suttas 3-52

Dānupakāra

# Supporters by Offerings 1-50

#### Sutta 3

#### Anna-dāyaka Sītavalāhaka Suttaṁ

# Cool-cloud Food Giver

[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 cool-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The cool-cloud devas
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 cool-cloud devas!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of food,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the cool-cloud devas.

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 cool-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 4

#### Pānadāyaka Sītavalāhaka Suttaṁ

# Cool-cloud Drink Giver

[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 cool-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The cool-cloud devas
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 cool-cloud devas!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of drink,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the cool-cloud devas.

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 cool-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 5

#### Vatthadāyaka Sītavalāhaka Suttaṁ

# Cool-cloud Clothing Giver

[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 cool-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The cool-cloud devas
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 cool-cloud devas!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of clothing,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the cool-cloud devas.

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 cool-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 6

#### Yānadāyaka Sītavalāhaka Suttaṁ

# Cool-cloud Carriage Giver

[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 cool-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The cool-cloud devas
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 cool-cloud devas!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of carriage,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the cool-cloud devas.

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 cool-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 7

#### Mālādāyaka Sītavalāhaka Suttaṁ

# Cool-cloud Flowers Giver

[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 cool-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The cool-cloud devas
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 cool-cloud devas!'

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

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 cool-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 8

#### Gandhadāyaka Sītavalāhaka Suttaṁ

# Cool-cloud Scents Giver

[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 cool-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The cool-cloud devas
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 cool-cloud devas!'

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

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 cool-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 9

#### Vilepanadāyaka Sītavalāhaka Suttaṁ

# Cool-cloud Unguents Giver

[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 cool-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The cool-cloud devas
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 cool-cloud devas!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of unguents,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the cool-cloud devas.

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 cool-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 10

#### Seyyadāyaka Sītavalāhaka Suttaṁ

# Cool-cloud Seat Giver

[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 cool-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The cool-cloud devas
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 cool-cloud devas!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of seats,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the cool-cloud devas.

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 cool-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 11

#### Āvasathadāyaka Sītavalāhaka Suttaṁ

# Cool-cloud Lodging Giver

[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 cool-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The cool-cloud devas
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 cool-cloud devas!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of lodgings,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the cool-cloud devas.

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 cool-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 12

#### Padīpeyyadāyaka Sītavalāhaka Suttaṁ

# Cool-cloud Lamps and Oil Giver

[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 cool-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The cool-cloud devas
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 cool-cloud devas!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of lamps and oil,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the cool-cloud devas.

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 cool-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 13

#### Anna-dāyaka Uṇhavalāhakā Suttaṁ

# Hot-cloud Food Giver

[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 hot-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The hot-cloud devas
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 hot-cloud devas!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of food,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the hot-cloud devas.

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 hot-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 14

#### Pānadāyaka Uṇhavalāhakā Suttaṁ

# Hot-cloud Drink Giver

[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 hot-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The hot-cloud devas
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 hot-cloud devas!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of drink,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the hot-cloud devas.

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 hot-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 15

#### Vatthadāyaka Uṇhavalāhakā Suttaṁ

# Hot-cloud Clothing Giver

[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 hot-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The hot-cloud devas
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 hot-cloud devas!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of clothing,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the hot-cloud devas.

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 hot-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 16

#### Yānadāyaka Uṇhavalāhakā Suttaṁ

# Hot-cloud Carriage Giver

[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 hot-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The hot-cloud devas
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 hot-cloud devas!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of carriage,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the hot-cloud devas.

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 hot-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 17

#### Mālādāyaka Uṇhavalāhakā Suttaṁ

# Hot-cloud Flowers Giver

[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 hot-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The hot-cloud devas
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 hot-cloud devas!'

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

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 hot-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 18

#### Gandhadāyaka Uṇhavalāhakā Suttaṁ

# Hot-cloud Scents Giver

[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 hot-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The hot-cloud devas
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 hot-cloud devas!'

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

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 hot-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 19

#### Vilepanadāyaka Uṇhavalāhakā Suttaṁ

# Hot-cloud Unguents Giver

[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 hot-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The hot-cloud devas
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 hot-cloud devas!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of unguents,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the hot-cloud devas.

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 hot-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 20

#### Seyyadāyaka Uṇhavalāhakā Suttaṁ

# Hot-cloud Seat Giver

[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 hot-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The hot-cloud devas
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 hot-cloud devas!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of seats,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the hot-cloud devas.

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 hot-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 21

#### Āvasathadāyaka Uṇhavalāhakā Suttaṁ

# Hot-cloud Lodging Giver

[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 hot-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The hot-cloud devas
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 hot-cloud devas!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of lodgings,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the hot-cloud devas.

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 hot-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 22

#### Padīpeyyadāyaka Uṇhavalāhakā Suttaṁ

# Hot-cloud Lamps and Oil Giver

[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 hot-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The hot-cloud devas
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 hot-cloud devas!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of lamps and oil,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the hot-cloud devas.

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 hot-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 23

#### Anna-dāyaka Abbhavalāhakā Suttaṁ

# Thunder-cloud Food Giver

[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 thunder-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The thunder-cloud devas
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 thunder-cloud devas!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of food,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the thunder-cloud devas.

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 thunder-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 24

#### Pānadāyaka Abbhavalāhakā Suttaṁ

# Thunder-cloud Drink Giver

[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 thunder-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The thunder-cloud devas
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 thunder-cloud devas!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of drink,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the thunder-cloud devas.

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 thunder-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 25

#### Vatthadāyaka Abbhavalāhakā Suttaṁ

# Thunder-cloud Clothing Giver

[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 thunder-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The thunder-cloud devas
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 thunder-cloud devas!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of clothing,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the thunder-cloud devas.

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 thunder-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 26

#### Yānadāyaka Abbhavalāhakā Suttaṁ

# Thunder-cloud Carriage Giver

[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 thunder-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The thunder-cloud devas
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 thunder-cloud devas!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of carriage,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the thunder-cloud devas.

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 thunder-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 27

#### Mālādāyaka Abbhavalāhakā Suttaṁ

# Thunder-cloud Flowers Giver

[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 thunder-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The thunder-cloud devas
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 thunder-cloud devas!'

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

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 thunder-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 28

#### Gandhadāyaka Abbhavalāhakā Suttaṁ

# Thunder-cloud Scents Giver

[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 thunder-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The thunder-cloud devas
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 thunder-cloud devas!'

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

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 thunder-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 29

#### Vilepanadāyaka Abbhavalāhakā Suttaṁ

# Thunder-cloud Unguents Giver

[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 thunder-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The thunder-cloud devas
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 thunder-cloud devas!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of unguents,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the thunder-cloud devas.

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 thunder-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 30

#### Seyyadāyaka Abbhavalāhakā Suttaṁ

# Thunder-cloud Seat Giver

[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 thunder-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The thunder-cloud devas
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 thunder-cloud devas!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of seats,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the thunder-cloud devas.

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 thunder-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 31

#### Āvasathadāyaka Abbhavalāhakā Suttaṁ

# Thunder-cloud Lodging Giver

[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 thunder-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The thunder-cloud devas
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 thunder-cloud devas!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of lodgings,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the thunder-cloud devas.

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 thunder-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 32

#### Padīpeyyadāyaka Abbhavalāhakā Suttaṁ

# Thunder-cloud Lamps and Oil Giver

[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 thunder-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The thunder-cloud devas
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 thunder-cloud devas!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of lamps and oil,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the thunder-cloud devas.

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 thunder-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 33

#### Anna-dāyaka Vātavalāhakā Suttaṁ

# Wind-cloud Food Giver

[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 wind-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The wind-cloud devas
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 wind-cloud devas!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of food,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the wind-cloud devas.

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 wind-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 34

#### Pānadāyaka Vātavalāhakā Suttaṁ

# Wind-cloud Drink Giver

[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 wind-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The wind-cloud devas
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 wind-cloud devas!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of drink,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the wind-cloud devas.

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 wind-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 35

#### Vatthadāyaka Vātavalāhakā Suttaṁ

# Wind-cloud Clothing Giver

[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 wind-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The wind-cloud devas
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 wind-cloud devas!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of clothing,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the wind-cloud devas.

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 wind-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 36

#### Yānadāyaka Vātavalāhakā Suttaṁ

# Wind-cloud Carriage Giver

[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 wind-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The wind-cloud devas
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 wind-cloud devas!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of carriage,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the wind-cloud devas.

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 wind-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 37

#### Mālādāyaka Vātavalāhakā Suttaṁ

# Wind-cloud Flowers Giver

[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 wind-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The wind-cloud devas
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 wind-cloud devas!'

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

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 wind-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 38

#### Gandhadāyaka Vātavalāhakā Suttaṁ

# Wind-cloud Scents Giver

[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 wind-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The wind-cloud devas
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 wind-cloud devas!'

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

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 wind-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 39

#### Vilepanadāyaka Vātavalāhakā Suttaṁ

# Wind-cloud Unguents Giver

[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 wind-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The wind-cloud devas
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 wind-cloud devas!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of unguents,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the wind-cloud devas.

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 wind-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 40

#### Seyyadāyaka Vātavalāhakā Suttaṁ

# Wind-cloud Seat Giver

[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 wind-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The wind-cloud devas
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 wind-cloud devas!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of seats,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the wind-cloud devas.

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 wind-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 41

#### Āvasathadāyaka Vātavalāhakā Suttaṁ

# Wind-cloud Lodging Giver

[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 wind-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The wind-cloud devas
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 wind-cloud devas!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of lodgings,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the wind-cloud devas.

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 wind-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 42

#### Padīpeyyadāyaka Vātavalāhakā Suttaṁ

# Wind-cloud Lamps and Oil Giver

[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 wind-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The wind-cloud devas
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 wind-cloud devas!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of lamps and oil,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the wind-cloud devas.

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 wind-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 43

#### Anna-dāyaka Vassavalāhakā Suttaṁ

# Rain-cloud Food Giver

[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 rain-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The rain-cloud devas
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 rain-cloud devas!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of food,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the rain-cloud devas.

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 rain-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 44

#### Pānadāyaka Vassavalāhakā Suttaṁ

# Rain-cloud Drink Giver

[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 rain-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The rain-cloud devas
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 rain-cloud devas!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of drink,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the rain-cloud devas.

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 rain-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 45

#### Vatthadāyaka Vassavalāhakā Suttaṁ

# Rain-cloud Clothing Giver

[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 rain-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The rain-cloud devas
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 rain-cloud devas!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of clothing,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the rain-cloud devas.

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 rain-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 46

#### Yānadāyaka Vassavalāhakā Suttaṁ

# Rain-cloud Carriage Giver

[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 rain-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The rain-cloud devas
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 rain-cloud devas!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of carriage,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the rain-cloud devas.

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 rain-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 47

#### Mālādāyaka Vassavalāhakā Suttaṁ

# Rain-cloud Flowers Giver

[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 rain-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The rain-cloud devas
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 rain-cloud devas!'

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

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 rain-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 48

#### Gandhadāyaka Vassavalāhakā Suttaṁ

# Rain-cloud Scents Giver

[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 rain-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The rain-cloud devas
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 rain-cloud devas!'

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

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 rain-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 49

#### Vilepanadāyaka Vassavalāhakā Suttaṁ

# Rain-cloud Unguents Giver

[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 rain-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The rain-cloud devas
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 rain-cloud devas!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of unguents,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the rain-cloud devas.

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 rain-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 50

#### Seyyadāyaka Vassavalāhakā Suttaṁ

# Rain-cloud Seat Giver

[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 rain-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The rain-cloud devas
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 rain-cloud devas!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of seats,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the rain-cloud devas.

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 rain-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 51

#### Āvasathadāyaka Vassavalāhakā Suttaṁ

# Rain-cloud Lodging Giver

[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 rain-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The rain-cloud devas
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 rain-cloud devas!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of lodgings,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the rain-cloud devas.

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 rain-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 52

#### Padīpeyyadāyaka Vassavalāhakā Suttaṁ

# Rain-cloud Lamps and Oil Giver

[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 rain-cloud devas?"

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

Then he hears it said:

'The rain-cloud devas
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 rain-cloud devas!'

Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of lamps and oil,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the rain-cloud devas.

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 rain-cloud devas."

#### Sutta 53

#### Sīta Suttaṁ

# Cool

[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:

[201] "What is the reason, lord,
what is the cause
why at one time it is cool?"

"There are devas, brother, who are called
'cool-clouds'.

When those devas think:

'What if we were to revel in the delight of bodies.'[3]

Then to them according to their heart's desire it becomes cool.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why at one time it is cool."

#### Sutta 54

#### Uṇha Suttaṁ

# Hot

[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 at one time it is hot?"

"There are devas, brother, who are called
'hot-clouds'.

When those devas think:

'What if we were to revel in the delight of bodies.'

Then to them according to their heart's desire it becomes hot.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why at one time it is hot."

#### Sutta 55

#### Abbha Suttaṁ

# Thunder

[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 at one time there is a thunder-cloud?"

"There are devas, brother, who are called
'thunder-cloudy'.

When those devas think:

'What if we were to revel in the delight of bodies.'

Then to them according to their heart's desire there is a thunder-cloud.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why at one time there is thunder."

#### Sutta 56

#### Vātā Suttaṁ

# Winds

[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 at one time it is windy?"

"There are devas, brother, who are called
'wind-clouds'.

When those devas think:

'What if we were to revel in the delight of bodies.'

Then to them according to their heart's desire there is wind.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why at one time it is windy."

#### Sutta 57

#### Vassa Suttaṁ

# Rain

[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 at one time the (sky) god rains?"

"There are devas, brother, who are called
'rain-cloudy'.

When those devas think:

'What if we were to revel in the delight of bodies.'

Then to them according to their heart's desire the sky-god rains.

This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why at one time the (sky) god rains."

[1] Valāhaka-kāyikā.

[2] Abbha-valākaka, generally in the sense of a cumulus.

[3] Sakāya-ratiyā rameyyāma, lit. 'revel (either) in our own company, (or) our own body' (or) 'in embodied delight."

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