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abstaining from fermented and distilled intoxicants which are a basis for heedlessness. Furthermore, she is generous. With a mind free from the stain of stinginess, she dwells in the home, freely giving, with open hands, delighting in relinquishment, responsive to requests, delighting in the distribution of gifts. Indeed, Anuruddha, a woman endowed with these eight qualities, with the breaking up of the body, after death, is reborn into the companionship of the devas of agreeable bodies. He who supports her always, always diligent and zealous, that man who provides all desires— her husband, she does not despise. thinks. "Nor should she, being well, anger her husband with envy; And all her husband's respected ones, she wisely reveres. "Diligent, not lazy, she cares for her retinue; She acts pleasingly to her husband, and guards what is brought in. "The woman who thus behaves, following her husband's will; Those gods are called 'Pleasing', where she is reborn." The sixth. 7. The Second Visākhā Sutta 47. At one time the Bhagavā was staying in Sāvatthī, in the Pubbārāma, in Migāramātā's palace. Then Visākhā Migāramātā... (as before) ... The Bhagavā said to Visākhā Migāramātā, who was sitting to one side: "By eight qualities, Visākhā, a woman, with the breaking up of the body, after death, is reborn into the companionship of the gods of the Pleasing Host. Which eight? Here, Visākhā, a woman, whom her parents give to a husband, desiring her welfare, wishing her good, out of compassion, taking compassion into account, she is early to rise, late to lie down, obedient to what is to be done, acting pleasingly, speaking kindly... (as before) ... "And she is generous. She lives in the house with a mind free from the stain of stinginess, open-handed, pure-handed, delighting in giving, delighting in sharing gifts with those who ask. By these eight qualities, Visākhā, a woman, with the breaking up of the body, after death, is reborn into the companionship of the gods of the Pleasing Host." "He who always supports her, ever ardent and diligent; That provider of all desires, her husband, she does not despise. "Nor should she, being well, anger her husband with envy; And all her husband's respected ones, she wisely reveres. "Diligent, not lazy, she cares for her retinue; She acts pleasingly to her husband, and guards what is brought in. "The woman who thus behaves, following her husband's will; Those gods are called 'Pleasing', where she is reborn." The seventh. 8. The Nakulamātā Sutta 48. At one time the Bhagavā The Blessed One was dwelling among the Bhaggas at Sumsumāragira, in the Bhesakaḷāvana deer park. Then Nakulamātā the householder's wife approached the Blessed One; having approached... The Blessed One said to Nakulamātā the householder's wife, who was sitting to one side: "By eight qualities, Nakulamātā, a woman, with the breaking up of the body, after death, is reborn into the companionship of the devas of desirable bodies. By which eight? Here, Nakulamātā, a woman, to whom her parents give her to a husband, desiring her welfare, wishing her benefit, out of compassion, out of sympathy, she is one who rises before him, lies down after him, is eager to do his bidding, is pleasing in her actions, is gentle in her speech. "Those who are respected by her husband— whether mother or father, whether ascetics or brahmins— she honors them, respects them, esteems them, venerates them, and she greets visitors with a seat and water. "Those domestic tasks of her husband— whether wool or cotton— there she is skillful, not lazy, endowed with an inquiring mind into the means of doing them, able to do them, able to arrange them. "That inner household of her husband— whether slaves or servants or workers— she knows what is done as done, and what is not done as not done, and she knows the strength and weakness of the sick, and she distributes to them food and drink in due portions. "Whatever wealth her husband brings in— whether money or grain, whether silver or gold— she guards it with protection, and there she is not a spendthrift, not a thief, not a drunkard, not a destroyer. "And she is a lay follower who has gone for refuge to the Buddha, who has gone for refuge to the Dhamma, who has gone for refuge to the Saṅgha. "And she is virtuous— abstaining from the destruction of life... abstaining from distilled and fermented liquors which are the basis of heedlessness... "And she is generous— she dwells in a house with a mind free from the stain of stinginess, open-handed, pure-handed, delighting in relinquishment, responsive to requests, delighting in giving and sharing. "By these eight, Nakulamātā... endowed with these qualities, a woman, with the breaking up of the body, after death, is reborn among the devas of the Mind-Pleasing Host.” “She who always supports him, Always ardent and diligent; That provider of all desires, her husband, She does not despise. “Nor does she vex her husband, With jealous words; And all her husband’s respected ones, She honors, being wise. “Industrious, not lazy, Having gathered her household; She acts in a way pleasing to her husband, And protects what has been brought in. “The woman who thus behaves, Following her husband’s will; Those devas are called Mind-Pleasing, Where she is reborn.” The eighth. 9. The First Discourse on This World 49. At one time the Blessed One was staying at Sāvatthī, in the Pubbārāma, Migāra’s Mother’s Palace. Then Visākhā, Migāra’s Mother, approached the Blessed One… (the usual elaboration)…. The Blessed One said to Visākhā, Migāra’s Mother, as she sat to one side: “Visākhā, a woman endowed with four qualities is practicing for victory in this world; this world is undertaken by her. Which four? Here, Visākhā, a woman is well-organized in her work, she gathers her household, she acts in a way pleasing to her husband, and she protects what has been brought in. “And how, Visākhā, is a woman well-organized in her work? Here, Visākhā, a woman is skilled and not lazy in her husband’s internal tasks—whether it be wool or cotton—she is endowed with the ability to investigate the means for that, able to do it, able to arrange it. Thus, Visākhā, a woman is well-organized in her work. “And how, Visākhā, does a woman gather her household? Here, Visākhā, a woman knows what has been done as done, and what has not been done as not done, regarding her husband’s internal household—whether they be slaves, servants, or workers. She knows the strength and weakness of the sick, and she distributes food and drink to them according to their share. Thus, Visākhā, a woman gathers is kind to the household. “And how, Visakha, does a woman act pleasingly to her husband? Here, Visakha, a woman does not commit what is considered displeasing to her husband, even for the sake of her life. Thus, Visakha, a woman acts pleasingly to her husband. “And how, Visakha, does a woman protect what has been acquired? Here, Visakha, a woman safeguards with protection and custody whatever wealth her husband brings, whether grain, silver, or gold; and she is not a spendthrift, not a thief, not a drunkard, not a squanderer. Thus, Visakha, a woman protects what has been acquired. A woman endowed with these four qualities, Visakha, is committed to victory in this world; this world is accomplished for her. “A woman endowed with four qualities, Visakha, is committed to victory in the next world; the next world is accomplished for her. Which four? Here, Visakha, a woman is endowed with faith, endowed with virtue, endowed with generosity, endowed with wisdom. “And how, Visakha, is a woman endowed with faith? Here, Visakha, a woman is faithful; she has faith in the Tathagata’s enlightenment: ‘Indeed, that Blessed One is Arahant, Perfectly Self-Enlightened, accomplished in knowledge and conduct, fortunate, knower of the world, unsurpassed leader of persons to be tamed, teacher of gods and humans, the Buddha, the Blessed One.’ Thus, Visakha, a woman is endowed with faith. “And how, Visakha, is a woman endowed with virtue? Here, Visakha, a woman abstains from the destruction of life… (and so on)… abstains from intoxicating drinks and drugs, which are the basis of heedlessness. Thus, Visakha, a woman is endowed with virtue. “And how, Visakha, is a woman endowed with generosity? Here, Visakha, a woman dwells at home with a mind free from the stain of stinginess, open-handed, pure-handed, delighting in giving, responsive to requests, delighting in the distribution of gifts. Thus, Visakha, a woman is endowed with generosity. “And how, Visakha, a Is a woman endowed with wisdom? Here, Visakha, a woman is wise... Thus, indeed, Visakha, a woman is endowed with wisdom. Indeed, Visakha, a woman endowed with these four qualities is practicing for victory in the next world, the next world is undertaken. Well-ordered in her duties, Attending to her household; Acting pleasingly to her husband, Guarding what he brings. Endowed with faith and virtue, Generous, free from stinginess; Always purifies the path, For well-being in the future. Thus, these eight qualities, In whichever woman they are found; Her they call virtuous, Righteous, truthful in speech. Endowed with sixteen aspects, Well-composed with eight factors; Such a virtuous laywoman; Is reborn in a pleasing divine world. The Ninth. 10. The Second Discourse on This World 50. "Monks, a woman endowed with four qualities is practicing for victory in this world, this world is undertaken. Which four? Here, monks, a woman is well-ordered in her duties, attending to her household, acting pleasingly to her husband, guarding what he brings. "And how, monks, is a woman well-ordered in her duties? Here, monks, a woman, those duties of her husband within the household... Thus, indeed, monks, a woman is well-ordered in her duties. "And how, monks, is a woman attending to her household?