Like a mountain of rock
in the wilderness, in a mighty grove,
dependent on which there prosper
lords of the forest, great trees—
in the same way,
those who here live dependent on
a clansman of conviction
—consummate in virtue—
prosper:
wife & children,
friends, dependents, & kin.
Seeing the virtue of that virtuous one,
his liberality & good conduct,
those who are perceptive
follow suit.
Having, here in this world,
followed the Dhamma,
the path to a good destination,
they delight in the world of the devas,
enjoying the pleasures they desire.
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