AN 2.210-214 - AN 2.210-214
Translated by Bhikkhu Candana
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Candana source labels: 210, 211, 212, 213, 214. Site text ID: AN 2.210-214.

210. “Bhikkhus, because of possessing these two qualities, after death, one is immediately dragged and dropped into hell. What are these two qualities?

“Anger, and a heart that is clouded with bitter resentment.

“Therefore, Bhikkhus, because of possessing these two qualities, after death, one is immediately dragged and dropped into hell.”

211. “Bhikkhus, due to possessing these two qualities, after death, one is immediately dragged and dropped into hell. What are these two qualities?

“Belittling while vilifying others, and living with contempt in one’s heart.

“Therefore, Bhikkhus, due to possessing these two qualities, after death, one is immediately dragged and dropped into hell.”

212. “Bhikkhus, because of possessing these two qualities, after death, one is immediately dragged and dropped into hell. What are these two qualities?

“Living with jealousy, and being stingy.

“Therefore, Bhikkhus, because of possessing these two qualities, after death, one is immediately dragged and dropped into hell.”

213. “Bhikkhus, because of possessing these two qualities, after death, one is immediately dragged and dropped into hell. What are these two qualities?

“Being deceitful, and sneaky.

“Therefore, Bhikkhus, because of possessing these two qualities, after death, one is immediately dragged and dropped into hell.”

214. “Bhikkhus, because of possessing these two qualities, after death, one is immediately dragged and dropped into hell. What are these two qualities?

“Neither having wise inner moral shame, nor wise moral fear in one’s heart.

“Therefore, Bhikkhus, because of possessing these two qualities, after death, one is immediately dragged and dropped into hell.”