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or by one wishing for human prosperity." "Because of that, such is my radiance... (etc.)... And my radiance shines in all directions." The Mansion of the Fruit-Giver, the Third. 4. The Story of the Mansion of the First Shelter-Giver. "As the moon in a cloudless sky, shines as it moves through the firmament; So likewise, this mansion of yours, shines as it stands in the firmament." "You have attained divine power, great in might, what merit did you do as a human being? By what are you thus blazing with power, and your radiance shines in all directions?" That deva, delighted... (etc.)... the fruit of which deed this is. This is the fruit. I and my wife, in the human world, gave a dwelling to an Arahant; Food and drink, with serene minds, respectfully, abundant alms we gave. Therefore, such is my complexion... ...and my radiance shines in all directions. The first Vimāna of the Giver of a Dwelling, the fourth. 5. The Story of the Second Vimāna of the Giver of a Dwelling Just as the sun in a cloudless sky... Therefore, such is my complexion... ...and my radiance shines in all directions. The second Vimāna of the Giver of a Dwelling, the fifth. 6. The Story of the Vimāna of the Giver of Almsfood This high, gem-pillared mansion, all around twelve leagues; Seven hundred magnificent peaked chambers, with lapis lazuli pillars, adorned with gold, beautiful. You have attained divine power, of great might, when you were a human, what merit did you do? By what means are you thus of blazing might, and your radiance shines in all directions? That deva-son, delighted... ...of which deed this is the fruit. I, among humans, being a human, having seen a bhikkhu, thirsty and weary; Almsfood for one day I prepared, provided with food, then I did. Therefore, such is my complexion... ...and my radiance shines in all directions. The Vimāna of the Giver of Almsfood, the sixth. 7. The Story of the Vimāna of the Barley-Guardian This high, gem-pillared mansion... ...and your radiance shines in all directions. That deva-son, delighted... ...whose karma this is the fruit. 1090. "I, having been human among humans, was a barley-guard; I saw a stainless monk, very serene and unperturbed. 1091. "To him I gave a share, delighted, with my own hands; Having given a lump of sour gruel, I rejoice in the Nandanā grove. 1092. "Therefore such is my radiance... ...and my radiance shines in all directions." The Vimāna of the Barley-Guard, the seventh. 8. The Story of the First Kuṇḍalī Vimāna 1094. "Adorned, wearing garlands, well-clothed, with beautiful earrings, hair and beard trimmed; Wearing arm ornaments, glorious, in a divine mansion, just like the moon. 1095. "And divine lutes sound sweetly, groups of eight, well-trained, of beautiful form; And noble divine maidens, moving among the devas, dance, sing, and delight. 1096. "You have attained divine power, of great might, what merit did you do when you were human? By what are you thus of blazing might, and your radiance shines in all directions?" 1097. That deva-son, delighted... ...whose karma this is the fruit. 1098. "I, having been human among humans, having seen monks, virtuous ones; Accomplished in knowledge and conduct, glorious, learned, attained to the destruction of craving; Food and drink, with a clear mind, respectfully gave abundant alms. 1099. "Therefore such is my radiance... ...and my radiance shines in all directions." The First Kuṇḍalī Vimāna, the eighth. 9. The Story of the Second Kuṇḍalī Vimāna 1101. "Adorned, wearing garlands O well-adorned, with earrings, with hair and beard trimmed, wearing armlets, glorious, like the moon in a divine mansion. 1102. Divine lutes sweetly sound, eight-stringed, skillfully played, beautiful; and noble divine maidens, celestial wanderers, dance, sing, and delight. 1103. You have attained divine power, of great might, what merit did you do when human? By what are you thus of blazing might, and your radiance illuminates all directions? 1104. That deva-son, joyful… (as before) …the fruit of which action. 1105. When I was human among humans, seeing ascetics of good form, endowed with knowledge and conduct, glorious, very learned, virtuous, serene, with a serene mind, I respectfully gave abundant food and drink. 1106. Therefore, such is my radiance… (as before) …and my radiance illuminates all directions. The Ninth, the Second Kuṇḍalī Vimāna. 10. (Uttara) The Story of the Pāyāsi Vimāna 1108. The assembly hall Sudhammā of the king of devas, where the entire assembly of devas gathers; like that is this mansion of yours, standing illuminating the sky. 1109. You have attained divine power, of great might, what merit did you do when human? By what are you thus of blazing might, and your radiance illuminates all directions? 1110. That deva-son, joyful… (as before) …the fruit of which action. 1111. When I was human among humans, I was the minister of King Pāyāsi. new. Having gained wealth, I shared it, And my loved ones were virtuous. With a clear mind, food and drink, I gave abundant alms respectfully. 1112. “Therefore, such is my complexion… …my complexion shines in all directions.” The tenth (Uttara) Pāyāsi Vimāna. The sixth Pāyāsi Vagga is finished. Its summary – Two householders, fruit-givers, Two shelter-givers, alms-givers; Two barley-keepers, Kuṇḍalī and Pāyāsi; This is called the second chapter of men. 7. Sunikkhitta Vagga 1. Cittalatā Vimāna Story 1114. “Just as the Cittalatā forest shines, The supreme garden, best of the gods; So too, your palace, like it, Stands shining in the sky. 1115. “You have attained divine power, of great might, What merit did you do when you were human? By what are you thus of blazing might, And your complexion shines in all directions?” 1116. That deva-son, delighted… …of which deed this is the fruit. 1117. “When I was human among humans, I was poor, helpless, wretched, a laborer. I supported my aged parents, And my loved ones were virtuous. With a clear mind, food and drink, I gave abundant alms respectfully. 1118. “Therefore, such is my complexion… …my complexion shines in all directions.” The first Cittalatā Vimāna. 2. Nandana Vimāna Story 1120 As the Nandana grove shines, the best of gardens, supreme among the gods; So likewise this mansion of yours, stands shining in the sky. 1121. You have attained divine power, great might, what merit did you do as a human? By what are you thus shining with power, and your complexion shines in all directions? 1122. That deva's son, delighted in mind... of what deed this is the fruit. 1123. I, as a human among humans, was poor, helpless, wretched, a laborer; And I supported my aged parents, and my loved ones were virtuous; With a serene mind, food and drink, I respectfully gave abundant alms. 1124. Therefore, such is my complexion... and my complexion shines in all directions. Nandana Mansion, the Second. 3. The Story of the Jeweled-Pillar Mansion 1126. This high mansion, with jeweled pillars, is twelve leagues all around; Seven hundred lofty pinnacled houses, with beryl pillars, adorned with gold, beautiful. 1127. There you sit, drink, and eat, and divine lutes play sweetly; Here are five divine sense-pleasures, and women dance, adorned in gold. 1128. By what is such your complexion... and your complexion shines in all directions? 1130. That deva's son, delighted in mind... of what deed this is the fruit. 1131. I, as a human among humans, in a desolate path, a walkway, I made it equal; And I planted park trees, and those of virtue were dear to me; Food and drink, with a clear mind, I gave abundant alms respectfully. 1132. "Therefore, such is my complexion... my complexion shines in all directions." The third, the Gem-Pillar Mansion. 4. The Story of the Golden Mansion 1134. "On a golden mountain, a mansion shining everywhere; covered with golden nets, adorned with a network of tiny bells. 1135. "Eight-sided, well-made pillars, all made of beryl; on each single side, seven jewels are set. 1136. "Of beryl and gold, of crystal and silver; with masāragalla gems and pearls, and with rubies. 1137. "The ground is variegated and delightful, no dust rises there; yellow gopāṇasī figures, are made to support the pinnacle. 1138. "And four staircases, are made in the four directions; with various jewel-inlays, it shines like the sun. 1139. "Four railings are there, divided and measured into sections; gleaming brightly, they shine, all around in the four directions. 1140. "In that excellent mansion, O greatly radiant son of the gods; you outshine in complexion, like the rising sun. 1141. "Is this the fruit of your generosity, or of your virtue? Or of your reverential salutation? Tell me that, as I ask you." 1142. That delighted son of the gods... whose deed this is the fruit. 1143. "I In Andhakavinda, of the Buddha, Kinsman of the Sun, I built a monastery for the Teacher, pleased with my own hands. 1144. There, perfumes and garlands, and requisites and unguents, I gave to the Teacher's monastery, with a mind utterly clear. Therefore, this has been obtained by me; I live at will in Nandana. 1145. And in the delightful Nandana grove, frequented by various kinds of birds, I delight with dances and songs, surrounded by celestial nymphs. The Fourth Golden Mansion. 5. The Story of the Mango Mansion. 1146. This high mansion with jewel pillars, twelve leagues all around. Seven hundred splendid pinnacled houses, with beryl pillars, adorned with gold, beautiful. 1147. There you sit, drink, and eat, and divine lutes play sweetly. Here are divine tastes, the five sense pleasures, and women dance, adorned with gold. 1148. By what is your complexion such? ... and your radiance shines in all directions. 1150. That deva-son, delighted in mind, ... the fruit of which deed this is. 1151. In the last month of summer, when the sun was scorching, a man, a servant of others,