Aṅguttara Nikāya — Discursos Numerados — 5.199 — Families

1“When ethical renunciates come to a family, the people brim with much merit for five reasons. What five?

2When they see ethical renunciates coming to their family, the people bring up confidence in their hearts. At that time the family is practicing a path leading to heaven.

3When ethical renunciates come to their family, the people rise from their seats, bow down, and offer them a seat. At that time the family is practicing a path leading to a birth in an eminent family.

4When ethical renunciates come to their family, the people get rid of the stain of stinginess. At that time the family is practicing a path leading to being illustrious.

5When ethical renunciates come to their family, the people share what they have as best they can. At that time the family is practicing a path leading to great wealth.

6When ethical renunciates come to their family, the people ask questions and listen to the teachings. At that time the family is practicing a path leading to great wisdom.

7When ethical renunciates come to a family, the people brim with much merit for these five reasons.”