5.
The First Discourse on Accomplishment
75.
"Monks, there are these eight accomplishments.
What are the eight?
Accomplishment in industriousness, accomplishment in protection, good friendship, balanced living, accomplishment in faith, accomplishment in morality, accomplishment in generosity, accomplishment in wisdom -
these, monks, are the eight accomplishments."
"One who is energetic in his work, diligent, resourceful;
He leads an even livelihood, he guards what has been brought together.
"Faithful, accomplished in morality, bountiful, free from avarice;
She constantly purifies the path, for safety pertaining to the future life.
"Thus these eight qualities, for the faithful householder;
Declared by the one whose name is truth, bringing happiness in both respects.
"For the welfare and benefit in this present life, and for happiness in the future;
Thus for householders, generosity and merit increase." The fifth.