9.
The Discourse on the Stingy
49.
Men who create obstacles for others who are giving.
Having come to ask the Blessed One, how may we know this?"
Men who create obstacles for others who are giving.
If they come to human existence, they are born in a poor family.
The fools hope for things from others, but even that they do not obtain;
This is the result in the present life, and in the future state an unfortunate realm."
Those who here, having obtained human existence, are bountiful, free from avarice.
What kind of result is theirs, and what kind is their future state;
Having come to ask the Blessed One, how may we know this?"
Devoted to the Buddha and the Teaching, and with keen respect for the Community;
These heavens shine forth, where they are reborn.
Cloth, almsfood, pleasure, amusement, where these are obtained without difficulty.
This is the result in the present life, and in the future state a fortunate realm."