7.
The Discourse on Those Outside the Walls
1.
They stand by the door-posts, having come to their own home.
2.
No one remembers those beings, because of their kamma.
3.
Pure, superior, in proper time, allowable drink and food;
"May this be for your relatives, may the relatives be happy."
4.
When food and drink are abundant, they give thanks attentively.
5.
And veneration has been made to us, and the donors are not without fruit."
6.
There is no such trade, buying and selling with gold;
By what is given from here they sustain themselves, the deceased ghosts there.
7.
Just so what is given from here is beneficial to the ghosts.
8.
Just so what is given from here is beneficial to the ghosts.
9.
One should give offerings to the departed, recollecting what was done before.
10.
Is for the benefit of the departed, thus do relatives remain.
11.
For a long time for his welfare, with reason it is beneficial.
12.
And strength has been given to the monks, much merit has been produced by you.
The Discourse on Those Outside the Walls is concluded.