AN 2.225-229 - AN 2.225-229
Translated by Bhikkhu Candana
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Candana source labels: 225, 226, 227, 228, 229. Site text ID: AN 2.225-229.

225. “Bhikkhus, by possessing these two qualities, after death, one is immediately reborn into happy states, reappearing within heavenly destinations, in the Divine realms of the Devas, to experience unimaginable enjoyments. What are these two qualities?

“Becoming released from anger, and liberating the heart from its once bitter resentment.

“Therefore, Bhikkhus, by possessing these two qualities, after death, one is immediately reborn into happy states, reappearing within heavenly destinations, in the Divine realms of the Devas, to experience unimaginable enjoyments.”

226. “Bhikkhus, by possessing these two qualities, after death, one is immediately reborn into happy states, reappearing within heavenly destinations, in the Divine realms of the Devas, to experience unimaginable enjoyments. What are these two qualities?

“Becoming liberated from the push to belittle or vilify others, and living with a heart that is freed from contempt.

“Therefore, Bhikkhus, by possessing these two qualities, after death, one is immediately reborn into happy states, reappearing within heavenly destinations, in the Divine realms of the Devas, to experience unimaginable enjoyments.”

227. “Bhikkhus, by possessing these two qualities, after death, one is immediately reborn into happy states, reappearing within heavenly destinations, in the Divine realms of the Devas, to experience unimaginable enjoyments. What are these two qualities?

“Getting released from living with jealousy, and finally being liberated from stinginess.

“Therefore, Bhikkhus, by possessing these two qualities, after death, one is immediately reborn into happy states, reappearing within heavenly destinations, in the Divine realms of the Devas, to experience unimaginable enjoyments.”

228. “Bhikkhus, by possessing these two qualities, after death, one is immediately reborn into happy states, reappearing within heavenly destinations, in the Divine realms of the Devas, to experience unimaginable enjoyments. What are these two qualities?

“No longer being deceitful, and freedom from sneakiness.

“Therefore, Bhikkhus, by possessing these two qualities, after death, one is immediately reborn into happy states, reappearing within heavenly destinations, in the Divine realms of the Devas, to experience unimaginable enjoyments.”

229. “Bhikkhus, by possessing these two qualities, after death, one is immediately reborn into happy states, reappearing within heavenly destinations, in the Divine realms of the Devas, to experience unimaginable enjoyments. What are these two qualities?

“Possessing wise inner moral shame, and wise moral fear in one’s heart.

“Therefore, Bhikkhus, by possessing these two qualities, after death, one is immediately reborn into happy states, reappearing within heavenly destinations, in the Divine realms of the Devas, to experience unimaginable enjoyments.”