Aṅguttara Nikāya — Discursos Numerados — 5.42 — A True Person

1“Mendicants, a true person is born in a family for the benefit, welfare, and happiness of the people. For the benefit, welfare, and happiness of mother and father; children and partners; bondservants, workers, and staff; friends and colleagues; and ascetics and brahmins.

2It’s like a great rain cloud, which nourishes all the crops for the benefit, welfare, and happiness of the people. In the same way, a true person is born in a family for the benefit, welfare, and happiness of the people. …

3The gods protect one who is guarded by principle,
who uses their wealth for the welfare of the many.
One who is learned, <j>with precepts and observances intact,
and steady in principle, doesn’t lose their reputation.

4Firm in principle, accomplished in ethical conduct,
truthful, conscientious;
like a pendant of Black Plum River gold,
who is worthy to criticize them?
Even the gods praise them,
and by the Divinity, too, they’re praised.”