Saṃyutta Nikāya
3. Khandha Vagga
30. Supaṇṇa Saṃyutta
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
30. Kindred Sayings on Harpies[1]
Suttas 1-46
Translated by F. L. Woodward
Edited by Mrs. Rhys Davids
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Sutta 1
Suddhika Suttaṃ
According to Scheme[2]
[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:
Suppaṇṇas. 'Harpies.' OED: 'Snatchers' In Homer used to personify whirlwinds or hurricanes, in Hesiod said to be sisters of Aello and Iris, in later mythology represented as hideous winged monsters. A fabulous monster, rapacious and filthy, having a woman's face and body and a bird's wings and claws, and supposed to act as a minister of divine vengance.
— p.p.
"There are these four sorts of birth, brethren,
as harpies
What four?
The egg-born,
the womb-born
the sweat-born,
those born without parents.
These, brethren, are the four sorts of birth as harpies."
Sutta 2
Suddhika Suttaṃ
They Carry Off
[2.1] 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:
"There are these four sorts of birth, brethren,
as harpies
What four?
The egg-born,
the womb-born
the sweat-born,
those born without parents.
Then, brethren, the egg-born harpies
carry off the egg-born harpies,
but not the womb-born harpies,
the sweat-born harpies
nor the harpies born without parents.
Then, brethren, the womb-born harpies
carry off the egg-born
and the womb-born harpies,
but not the sweat-born harpies
nor the nagas born without parents.
Then, brethren, the sweat-born harpies
carry off the egg-born,
the womb-born
and the sweat-born harpies,
but not those harpies born without parents.
These, brethren, are the four sorts of birth as harpies."
Sutta 3
Paṭhama Dvayakāri Suttaṃ
Double-Dealer (1)[3]
[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 egg-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
He hears it said:
'The egg-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the egg-born harpies!'
When body breaks up after death
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought
is born in the company
of the egg-born harpies.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the egg-born harpies."
Sutta 4
Dutiya Dvayakāri Suttaṃ
Double-Dealer (2)
[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 womb-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
He hears it said:
'The womb-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the womb-born harpies!'
When body breaks up after death
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought
is born in the company
of the womb-born harpies.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the womb-born harpies."
Sutta 5
Tatiya Dvayakāri Suttaṃ
Double-Dealer (3)
[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 sweat-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
He hears it said:
'The sweat-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the sweat-born harpies!'
When body breaks up after death
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought
is born in the company
of the harpies born without parents.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the sweat-born harpies."
Sutta 6
Catuttha Dvayakāri Suttaṃ
Double-Dealer (4)
[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 harpies born without parents?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
He hears it said:
'The harpies born without parents are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the harpies born without parents!'
When body breaks up after death
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought
is born in the company
of the harpies born without parents.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the harpies born without parents."
Suttas 7-16
Paṭhavma Dān'Upakārā Sutta Dasakaṃ
or
Aṇḍajadānūpakāra Sutta Dasakaṃ
Supporters by Gifts (1)
["The First Group of Ten 'Supported by Giving' Suttas",
or
"The Ten Egg-Born Supported by Giving Suttas"]
Sutta 7
Annadāyaka Aṇḍaja Suttaṃ
The Egg-born Food 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 egg-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of food.
He hears it said:
'The egg-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the egg-born harpies!'
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the egg-born harpies.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the egg-born harpies."
Sutta 8
Pānadāyaka Aṇḍaja Suttaṃ
The Egg-born Drink 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 egg-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of drink.
He hears it said:
'The egg-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the egg-born harpies!'
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the egg-born harpies.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the egg-born harpies."
Sutta 9
Vatthadāyaka Aṇḍaja Suttaṃ
The Egg-born Clothing 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 egg-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of clothing.
He hears it said:
'The egg-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the egg-born harpies!'
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the egg-born harpies.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the egg-born harpies."
Sutta 10
Yānadāyaka Aṇḍaja Suttaṃ
The Egg-born Carriage 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 egg-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of carriage.
He hears it said:
'The egg-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the egg-born harpies!'
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the egg-born harpies.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the egg-born harpies."
Sutta 11
Mālādāyaka Aṇḍaja Suttaṃ
The Egg-born Flowers 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 egg-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of flowers.
He hears it said:
'The egg-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the egg-born harpies!'
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the egg-born harpies.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the egg-born harpies."
Sutta 12
Gandhadāyaka Aṇḍaja Suttaṃ
The Egg-born Scents 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 egg-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of scents.
He hears it said:
'The egg-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the egg-born harpies!'
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the egg-born harpies.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the egg-born harpies."
Sutta 13
Vilepanadāyaka Aṇḍaja Suttaṃ
The Egg-born Ointment 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 egg-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of ointment.
He hears it said:
'The egg-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the egg-born harpies!'
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the egg-born harpies.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the egg-born harpies."
Sutta 14
Seyyadāyaka Aṇḍaja Suttaṃ
The Egg-born Seat 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 egg-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of a seat.
He hears it said:
'The egg-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the egg-born harpies!'
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the egg-born harpies.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the egg-born harpies."
Sutta 15
Āvasathadāyaka Aṇḍaja Suttaṃ
The Egg-born Lodging 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 egg-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of a lodging.
He hears it said:
'The egg-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the egg-born harpies!'
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the egg-born harpies.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the egg-born harpies."
Sutta 16
Padīpeyyadāyaka Aṇḍaja Suttaṃ
The Egg-born Lamps and Oil 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 egg-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of lamps and oil.
He hears it said:
'The egg-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the egg-born harpies!'
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the egg-born harpies.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the egg-born harpies."
Suttas 17-26
Dutiya Dān'Upakārā Sutta Dasakaṃ
or
Jalābujadānūpakāra Sutta Dasakaṃ
Supporters by Gifts
["The Second Group of Ten 'Supported by Giving' Suttas",
or
"The Ten Womb-Born Supported by Giving Suttas"]
Sutta 17
Annadāyaka Jalābuja Suttaṃ
The Womb-born Food 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 womb-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of food.
He hears it said:
'The womb-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the womb-born harpies!'
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the womb-born harpies.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the womb-born harpies."
Sutta 18
Pānadāyaka Jalābuja Suttaṃ
The Womb-born Drink 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 womb-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of drink.
He hears it said:
'The womb-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the womb-born harpies!'
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the womb-born harpies.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the womb-born harpies."
Sutta 19
Vatthadāyaka Jalābuja Suttaṃ
The Womb-born Clothing 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 womb-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of clothing.
He hears it said:
'The womb-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the womb-born harpies!'
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the womb-born harpies.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the womb-born harpies."
Sutta 20
Yānadāyaka Jalābuja Suttaṃ
The Womb-born Carriage 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 womb-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of carriage.
He hears it said:
'The womb-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the womb-born harpies!'
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the womb-born harpies.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the womb-born harpies."
Sutta 21
Mālādāyaka Jalābuja Suttaṃ
The Womb-born Flowers 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 womb-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of flowers.
He hears it said:
'The womb-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the womb-born harpies!'
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the womb-born harpies.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the womb-born harpies."
Sutta 22
Gandhadāyaka Jalābuja Suttaṃ
The Womb-born Scents 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 womb-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of scents.
He hears it said:
'The womb-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the womb-born harpies!'
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the womb-born harpies.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the womb-born harpies."
Sutta 23
Vilepanadāyaka Jalābuja Suttaṃ
The Womb-born Ointment 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 womb-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of ointment.
He hears it said:
'The womb-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the womb-born harpies!'
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the womb-born harpies.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the womb-born harpies."
Sutta 24
Seyyadāyaka Jalābuja Suttaṃ
The Womb-born Seat 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 womb-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of a seat.
He hears it said:
'The womb-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the womb-born harpies!'
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the womb-born harpies.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the womb-born harpies."
Sutta 25
Āvasathadāyaka Jalābuja Suttaṃ
The Womb-born Lodging 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 womb-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of a lodging.
He hears it said:
'The womb-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the womb-born harpies!'
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the womb-born harpies.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the womb-born harpies."
Sutta 26
Padīpeyyadāyaka Jalābuja Suttaṃ
The Womb-born Lamps and Oil 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 womb-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of lamps and oil.
He hears it said:
'The womb-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the womb-born harpies!'
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the womb-born harpies.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the womb-born harpies."
Suttas 27-36
Tatiya Dān'Upakārā Sutta Dasakaṃ
or
Saṇsedajadānūpakāra Sutta Dasakaṃ
Supporters by Gifts
["The Second Group of Ten 'Supported by Giving' Suttas",
or
"The Ten Womb-Born Supported by Giving Suttas"]
Sutta 27
Annadāyaka Saṇsedaja Suttaṃ
The Sweat-born Food 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 sweat-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of food.
He hears it said:
'The sweat-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the sweat-born harpies!'
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the harpies born without parents.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the sweat-born harpies."
Sutta 28
Pānadāyaka Saṇsedaja Suttaṃ
The Sweat-born Drink 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 sweat-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of drink.
He hears it said:
'The sweat-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the sweat-born harpies!'
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the harpies born without parents.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the sweat-born harpies."
Sutta 29
Vatthadāyaka Saṇsedaja Suttaṃ
The Sweat-born Clothing 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 sweat-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of clothing.
He hears it said:
'The sweat-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the sweat-born harpies!'
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the harpies born without parents.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the sweat-born harpies."
Sutta 30
Yānadāyaka Saṇsedaja Suttaṃ
The Sweat-born Carriage 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 sweat-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of carriage.
He hears it said:
'The sweat-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the sweat-born harpies!'
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the harpies born without parents.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the sweat-born harpies."
Sutta 31
Mālādāyaka Saṇsedaja Suttaṃ
The Sweat-born Flowers 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 sweat-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of flowers.
He hears it said:
'The sweat-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the sweat-born harpies!'
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the harpies born without parents.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the sweat-born harpies."
Sutta 32
Gandhadāyaka Saṇsedaja Suttaṃ
The Sweat-born Scents 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 sweat-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of scents.
He hears it said:
'The sweat-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the sweat-born harpies!'
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the harpies born without parents.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the sweat-born harpies."
Sutta 33
Vilepanadāyaka Saṇsedaja Suttaṃ
The Sweat-born Ointment 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 sweat-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of ointment.
He hears it said:
'The sweat-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the sweat-born harpies!'
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the harpies born without parents.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the sweat-born harpies."
Sutta 34
Seyyadāyaka Saṇsedaja Suttaṃ
The Sweat-born Seat 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 sweat-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of a seat.
He hears it said:
'The sweat-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the sweat-born harpies!'
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the harpies born without parents.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the sweat-born harpies."
Sutta 35
Āvasathadāyaka Saṇsedaja Suttaṃ
The Sweat-born Lodging 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 sweat-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of a lodging.
He hears it said:
'The sweat-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the sweat-born harpies!'
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the harpies born without parents.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the sweat-born harpies."
Sutta 36
Padīpeyyadāyaka Saṇsedaja Suttaṃ
The Sweat-born Lamps and Oil 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 sweat-born harpies?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of lamps and oil.
He hears it said:
'The sweat-born harpies are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the sweat-born harpies!'
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the harpies born without parents.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the sweat-born harpies."
Suttas 37-46
Catuttha Dān'Upakārā Sutta Dasakaṃ
or
Opapātikadānūpakāra Sutta Dasakaṃ
Supporters by Gifts
["The Second Group of Ten 'Supported by Giving' Suttas",
or
"The Ten Womb-Born Supported by Giving Suttas"]
Sutta 37
Annadāyaka Opapātika Suttaṃ
The Born without Parents Food 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 harpies born without parents?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of food.
He hears it said:
'The harpies born without parents are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the harpies born without parents!'
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the harpies born without parents.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the harpies born without parents."
Sutta 38
Pānadāyaka Opapātika Suttaṃ
The Born without Parents Drink 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 harpies born without parents?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of drink.
He hears it said:
'The harpies born without parents are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the harpies born without parents!'
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the harpies born without parents.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the harpies born without parents."
Sutta 39
Vatthadāyaka Opapātika Suttaṃ
The Born without Parents Clothing 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 harpies born without parents?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of clothing.
He hears it said:
'The harpies born without parents are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the harpies born without parents!'
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the harpies born without parents.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the harpies born without parents."
Sutta 40
Yānadāyaka Opapātika Suttaṃ
The Born without Parents Carriage 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 harpies born without parents?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of carriage.
He hears it said:
'The harpies born without parents are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the harpies born without parents!'
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the harpies born without parents.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the harpies born without parents."
Sutta 41
Mālādāyaka Opapātika Suttaṃ
The Born without Parents Flowers 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 harpies born without parents?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of flowers.
He hears it said:
'The harpies born without parents are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the harpies born without parents!'
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the harpies born without parents.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the harpies born without parents."
Sutta 42
Gandhadāyaka Opapātika Suttaṃ
The Born without Parents Scents 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 harpies born without parents?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of scents.
He hears it said:
'The harpies born without parents are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the harpies born without parents!'
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the harpies born without parents.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the harpies born without parents."
Sutta 43
Vilepanadāyaka Opapātika Suttaṃ
The Born without Parents Ointment 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 harpies born without parents?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of ointment.
He hears it said:
'The harpies born without parents are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the harpies born without parents!'
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the harpies born without parents.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the harpies born without parents."
Sutta 44
Seyyadāyaka Opapātika Suttaṃ
The Born without Parents Seat 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 harpies born without parents?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of a seat.
He hears it said:
'The harpies born without parents are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the harpies born without parents!'
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the harpies born without parents.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the harpies born without parents."
Sutta 45
Āvasathadāyaka Opapātika Suttaṃ
The Born without Parents Lodging 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 harpies born without parents?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of a lodging.
He hears it said:
'The harpies born without parents are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the harpies born without parents!'
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the harpies born without parents.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the harpies born without parents."
Sutta 46
Padīpeyyadāyaka Opapātika Suttaṃ
The Born without Parents Lamps and Oil 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 harpies born without parents?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one is
a double-dealer in act,
a double-dealer in word
a double-dealer in thought.
Such a one gives an offering of lamps and oil.
He hears it said:
'The harpies born without parents are long-lived,
fair to see
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be born in the company
of the harpies born without parents!'
When body breaks up after death
he is born in the company
of the harpies born without parents.
This is the reason, brother,
this is the cause
why a certain one,
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the harpies born without parents."
[1] Supaṇṇā, 'fairwiāg,' a mythical bird, Garuḷa, or Garuḍa, the roc or harpy, which makes war on snakes or nāgas. Cf. S. i, 148: K.S., 185. Cf. D. ii, 259: Dialog. ii, 289:
'They who, twice-born, winged and keen
Of sight, the heavenly harpies, who
With violence prey on Nāga chiefs:
"Gaudy" and "Well-winged" are their names.'
[2] For title see supra, Bk. viii, I.
[3] Dvaya-kārī. Comy., 'Kusalākusala-kārī' It is noticeable that 'double-dealors' aspire to be reborn as nāgas and harpies; but further on they are omitted. Only the honest can aspire to rebirth among the Gandharva devas.
