Saṃyutta Nikāya
3. Khandha Vagga
32. Valāha 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
32. Kindred Sayings on Cloud-Spirits
Suttas 1-57
Translated by F. L. Woodward
Edited by Mrs. Rhys Davids
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Sutta 1
Suddhika Suttaṃ
Exposition
[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:
"I will teach you, brethren, about the devas belonging to the cloud-groups[1].
Do ye listen to it.
"And which, brethren, are the devas belonging to the cloud-groups?
They are devas (embodied) in cool-clouds,
devas (embodied) in hot clouds,
devas (embodied) in thunder clouds,[2]
devas (embodied) in wind clouds,
devas (embodied) in rain clouds.
These, brethren, are called
'The devas belonging to the cloud-groups.'"
Sutta 2
Sucarita Suttaṃ
Honesty
[2.1] 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,
saluted him,
and sat down at one side.
Seated at one side
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 devas
belonging to the cloud group?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one practises good conduct
in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The devas belonging to the cloud-group
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the devas belonging to the cloud-group!'
After death he is reborn in the company
of the devas belonging to the cloud-group.
That, brother, is the reason,
that is the cause
why a certain one is reborn in the company
of the devas belonging to the cloud-group."
Suttas 3-52
Dānupakāra
Supporters by Offerings 1-50
Sutta 3
Anna-dāyaka Sītavalāhaka Suttaṃ
Cool-cloud Food Giver
[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 cool-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The cool-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the cool-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of food,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the cool-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the cool-cloud devas."
Sutta 4
Pānadāyaka Sītavalāhaka Suttaṃ
Cool-cloud Drink Giver
[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 cool-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The cool-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the cool-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of drink,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the cool-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the cool-cloud devas."
Sutta 5
Vatthadāyaka Sītavalāhaka Suttaṃ
Cool-cloud Clothing Giver
[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 cool-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The cool-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the cool-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of clothing,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the cool-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the cool-cloud devas."
Sutta 6
Yānadāyaka Sītavalāhaka Suttaṃ
Cool-cloud Carriage Giver
[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 cool-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The cool-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the cool-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of carriage,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the cool-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the cool-cloud devas."
Sutta 7
Mālādāyaka Sītavalāhaka Suttaṃ
Cool-cloud Flowers 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 cool-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The cool-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the cool-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of flowers,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the cool-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the cool-cloud devas."
Sutta 8
Gandhadāyaka Sītavalāhaka Suttaṃ
Cool-cloud Scents 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 cool-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The cool-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the cool-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of scents,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the cool-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the cool-cloud devas."
Sutta 9
Vilepanadāyaka Sītavalāhaka Suttaṃ
Cool-cloud Unguents 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 cool-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The cool-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the cool-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of unguents,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the cool-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the cool-cloud devas."
Sutta 10
Seyyadāyaka Sītavalāhaka Suttaṃ
Cool-cloud Seat 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 cool-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The cool-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the cool-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of seats,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the cool-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the cool-cloud devas."
Sutta 11
Āvasathadāyaka Sītavalāhaka Suttaṃ
Cool-cloud Lodging 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 cool-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The cool-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the cool-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of lodgings,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the cool-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the cool-cloud devas."
Sutta 12
Padīpeyyadāyaka Sītavalāhaka Suttaṃ
Cool-cloud Lamps and Oil 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 cool-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The cool-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the cool-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of lamps and oil,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the cool-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the cool-cloud devas."
Sutta 13
Anna-dāyaka Uṇhavalāhakā Suttaṃ
Hot-cloud Food 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 hot-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The hot-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the hot-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of food,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the hot-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the hot-cloud devas."
Sutta 14
Pānadāyaka Uṇhavalāhakā Suttaṃ
Hot-cloud Drink 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 hot-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The hot-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the hot-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of drink,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the hot-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the hot-cloud devas."
Sutta 15
Vatthadāyaka Uṇhavalāhakā Suttaṃ
Hot-cloud Clothing 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 hot-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The hot-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the hot-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of clothing,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the hot-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the hot-cloud devas."
Sutta 16
Yānadāyaka Uṇhavalāhakā Suttaṃ
Hot-cloud Carriage 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 hot-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The hot-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the hot-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of carriage,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the hot-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the hot-cloud devas."
Sutta 17
Mālādāyaka Uṇhavalāhakā Suttaṃ
Hot-cloud Flowers 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 hot-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The hot-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the hot-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of flowers,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the hot-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the hot-cloud devas."
Sutta 18
Gandhadāyaka Uṇhavalāhakā Suttaṃ
Hot-cloud Scents 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 hot-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The hot-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the hot-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of scents,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the hot-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the hot-cloud devas."
Sutta 19
Vilepanadāyaka Uṇhavalāhakā Suttaṃ
Hot-cloud Unguents 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 hot-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The hot-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the hot-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of unguents,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the hot-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the hot-cloud devas."
Sutta 20
Seyyadāyaka Uṇhavalāhakā Suttaṃ
Hot-cloud Seat 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 hot-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The hot-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the hot-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of seats,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the hot-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the hot-cloud devas."
Sutta 21
Āvasathadāyaka Uṇhavalāhakā Suttaṃ
Hot-cloud Lodging 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 hot-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The hot-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the hot-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of lodgings,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the hot-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the hot-cloud devas."
Sutta 22
Padīpeyyadāyaka Uṇhavalāhakā Suttaṃ
Hot-cloud Lamps and Oil 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 hot-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The hot-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the hot-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of lamps and oil,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the hot-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the hot-cloud devas."
Sutta 23
Anna-dāyaka Abbhavalāhakā Suttaṃ
Thunder-cloud Food 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 thunder-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The thunder-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the thunder-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of food,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the thunder-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the thunder-cloud devas."
Sutta 24
Pānadāyaka Abbhavalāhakā Suttaṃ
Thunder-cloud Drink 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 thunder-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The thunder-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the thunder-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of drink,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the thunder-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the thunder-cloud devas."
Sutta 25
Vatthadāyaka Abbhavalāhakā Suttaṃ
Thunder-cloud Clothing 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 thunder-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The thunder-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the thunder-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of clothing,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the thunder-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the thunder-cloud devas."
Sutta 26
Yānadāyaka Abbhavalāhakā Suttaṃ
Thunder-cloud Carriage 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 thunder-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The thunder-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the thunder-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of carriage,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the thunder-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the thunder-cloud devas."
Sutta 27
Mālādāyaka Abbhavalāhakā Suttaṃ
Thunder-cloud Flowers 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 thunder-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The thunder-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the thunder-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of flowers,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the thunder-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the thunder-cloud devas."
Sutta 28
Gandhadāyaka Abbhavalāhakā Suttaṃ
Thunder-cloud Scents 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 thunder-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The thunder-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the thunder-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of scents,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the thunder-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the thunder-cloud devas."
Sutta 29
Vilepanadāyaka Abbhavalāhakā Suttaṃ
Thunder-cloud Unguents 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 thunder-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The thunder-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the thunder-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of unguents,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the thunder-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the thunder-cloud devas."
Sutta 30
Seyyadāyaka Abbhavalāhakā Suttaṃ
Thunder-cloud Seat 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 thunder-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The thunder-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the thunder-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of seats,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the thunder-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the thunder-cloud devas."
Sutta 31
Āvasathadāyaka Abbhavalāhakā Suttaṃ
Thunder-cloud Lodging 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 thunder-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The thunder-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the thunder-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of lodgings,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the thunder-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the thunder-cloud devas."
Sutta 32
Padīpeyyadāyaka Abbhavalāhakā Suttaṃ
Thunder-cloud Lamps and Oil 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 thunder-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The thunder-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the thunder-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of lamps and oil,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the thunder-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the thunder-cloud devas."
Sutta 33
Anna-dāyaka Vātavalāhakā Suttaṃ
Wind-cloud Food 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 wind-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The wind-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the wind-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of food,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the wind-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the wind-cloud devas."
Sutta 34
Pānadāyaka Vātavalāhakā Suttaṃ
Wind-cloud Drink 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 wind-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The wind-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the wind-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of drink,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the wind-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the wind-cloud devas."
Sutta 35
Vatthadāyaka Vātavalāhakā Suttaṃ
Wind-cloud Clothing 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 wind-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The wind-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the wind-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of clothing,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the wind-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the wind-cloud devas."
Sutta 36
Yānadāyaka Vātavalāhakā Suttaṃ
Wind-cloud Carriage 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 wind-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The wind-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the wind-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of carriage,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the wind-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the wind-cloud devas."
Sutta 37
Mālādāyaka Vātavalāhakā Suttaṃ
Wind-cloud Flowers 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 wind-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The wind-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the wind-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of flowers,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the wind-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the wind-cloud devas."
Sutta 38
Gandhadāyaka Vātavalāhakā Suttaṃ
Wind-cloud Scents 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 wind-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The wind-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the wind-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of scents,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the wind-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the wind-cloud devas."
Sutta 39
Vilepanadāyaka Vātavalāhakā Suttaṃ
Wind-cloud Unguents 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 wind-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The wind-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the wind-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of unguents,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the wind-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the wind-cloud devas."
Sutta 40
Seyyadāyaka Vātavalāhakā Suttaṃ
Wind-cloud Seat 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 wind-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The wind-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the wind-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of seats,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the wind-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the wind-cloud devas."
Sutta 41
Āvasathadāyaka Vātavalāhakā Suttaṃ
Wind-cloud Lodging 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 wind-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The wind-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the wind-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of lodgings,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the wind-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the wind-cloud devas."
Sutta 42
Padīpeyyadāyaka Vātavalāhakā Suttaṃ
Wind-cloud Lamps and Oil 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 wind-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The wind-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the wind-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of lamps and oil,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the wind-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the wind-cloud devas."
Sutta 43
Anna-dāyaka Vassavalāhakā Suttaṃ
Rain-cloud Food 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 rain-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The rain-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the rain-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of food,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the rain-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the rain-cloud devas."
Sutta 44
Pānadāyaka Vassavalāhakā Suttaṃ
Rain-cloud Drink 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 rain-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The rain-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the rain-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of drink,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the rain-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the rain-cloud devas."
Sutta 45
Vatthadāyaka Vassavalāhakā Suttaṃ
Rain-cloud Clothing 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 rain-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The rain-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the rain-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of clothing,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the rain-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the rain-cloud devas."
Sutta 46
Yānadāyaka Vassavalāhakā Suttaṃ
Rain-cloud Carriage 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 rain-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The rain-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the rain-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of carriage,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the rain-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the rain-cloud devas."
Sutta 47
Mālādāyaka Vassavalāhakā Suttaṃ
Rain-cloud Flowers Giver
[47.1] 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 rain-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The rain-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the rain-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of flowers,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the rain-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the rain-cloud devas."
Sutta 48
Gandhadāyaka Vassavalāhakā Suttaṃ
Rain-cloud Scents Giver
[48.1] 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 rain-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The rain-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the rain-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of scents,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the rain-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the rain-cloud devas."
Sutta 49
Vilepanadāyaka Vassavalāhakā Suttaṃ
Rain-cloud Unguents Giver
[49.1] 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 rain-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The rain-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the rain-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of unguents,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the rain-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the rain-cloud devas."
Sutta 50
Seyyadāyaka Vassavalāhakā Suttaṃ
Rain-cloud Seat Giver
[50.1] 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 rain-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The rain-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the rain-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of seats,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the rain-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the rain-cloud devas."
Sutta 51
Āvasathadāyaka Vassavalāhakā Suttaṃ
Rain-cloud Lodging Giver
[51.1] 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 rain-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The rain-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the rain-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of lodgings,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the rain-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the rain-cloud devas."
Sutta 52
Padīpeyyadāyaka Vassavalāhakā Suttaṃ
Rain-cloud Lamps and Oil Giver
[52.1] 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 rain-cloud devas?"
"Herein, brother, a certain one
practises good conduct in deed,
in word
and thought.
Then he hears it said:
'The rain-cloud devas
are long-lived,
beauteous,
and have much happiness.'
Then he thinks thus:
'0 that when body breaks up after death
I might be reborn in the company
of the rain-cloud devas!'
Then he becomes a giver
of offerings of lamps and oil,
and alter death he is reborn in the company
of the rain-cloud devas.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why a certain one
when body breaks up after death
is reborn in the company of the rain-cloud devas."
Sutta 53
Sīta Suttaṃ
Cool
[53.1] 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:
[201] "What is the reason, lord,
what is the cause
why at one time it is cool?"
"There are devas, brother, who are called
'cool-clouds'.
When those devas think:
'What if we were to revel in the delight of bodies.'[3]
Then to them according to their heart's desire it becomes cool.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why at one time it is cool."
Sutta 54
Uṇha Suttaṃ
Hot
[54.1] 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 at one time it is hot?"
"There are devas, brother, who are called
'hot-clouds'.
When those devas think:
'What if we were to revel in the delight of bodies.'
Then to them according to their heart's desire it becomes hot.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why at one time it is hot."
Sutta 55
Abbha Suttaṃ
Thunder
[55.1] 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 at one time there is a thunder-cloud?"
"There are devas, brother, who are called
'thunder-cloudy'.
When those devas think:
'What if we were to revel in the delight of bodies.'
Then to them according to their heart's desire there is a thunder-cloud.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why at one time there is thunder."
Sutta 56
Vātā Suttaṃ
Winds
[56.1] 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 at one time it is windy?"
"There are devas, brother, who are called
'wind-clouds'.
When those devas think:
'What if we were to revel in the delight of bodies.'
Then to them according to their heart's desire there is wind.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why at one time it is windy."
Sutta 57
Vassa Suttaṃ
Rain
[57.1] 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 at one time the (sky) god rains?"
"There are devas, brother, who are called
'rain-cloudy'.
When those devas think:
'What if we were to revel in the delight of bodies.'
Then to them according to their heart's desire the sky-god rains.
This, brother, is the reason,
this is the cause
why at one time the (sky) god rains."
[1] Valāhaka-kāyikā.
[2] Abbha-valākaka, generally in the sense of a cumulus.
[3] Sakāya-ratiyā rameyyāma, lit. 'revel (either) in our own company, (or) our own body' (or) 'in embodied delight."
