9.
The Discourse on the Family
199.
"When, monks, moral ones gone forth approach a family, there human beings generate much merit by five means.
Which five?
At the time, monks, when human beings, having seen moral ones gone forth approaching a family, gladden their minds, that family at that time is practicing the practice leading to heaven.
"At the time, monks, when human beings, as moral ones gone forth are approaching a family, rise up in respect, pay respect, and give a seat, that family at that time is practicing the practice conducive to noble birth.
"At the time, monks, when human beings, as moral ones gone forth are approaching a family, remove the stain of stinginess, that family at that time is practicing the practice conducive to being influential.
"At the time, monks, when human beings, as moral ones gone forth are approaching a family, share according to their ability, according to their strength, that family at that time is practicing the practice conducive to great wealth.
"At the time, monks, when human beings, as moral ones gone forth are approaching a family, interrogate, ask questions, and listen to the Teaching, that family at that time is practicing the practice conducive to great wisdom. When, monks, moral ones gone forth approach a family, there human beings generate much merit by these five means." The ninth.