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I do praise; such as, for instance, a long-established charity, an oblation for the welfare of the family.”
- “Why so?” “Because, Brahmin, the worthy ones, those who have entered on the worthy way, do draw near to such- a sacrifice which involves not butchery.”
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The Brahmin Udayin asked the same question to the Exalted One as was asked by the Brahmin Ujjaya:
“Pray, does the worthy Gautama praise sacrifice ?” The Buddha gave the same answer which he gave to Ujjaya.
He said :
“ Fit sacrifice performed in season due And free from cruelty, to such draw near Those well trained in the God-life, even those Who have the veil rolled back while (yet on earth),
Who have transcended time and going. Such do the enlightened praise; those skilled in merit.
“ Whether in sacrifice or act of faith, Oblation fitly made with heart devout To that good field of Merit, — those who live The Good — life, sacrificed, conferred, — so given Lavish the offering; devas therewith are pleased. Thus offering, the thoughtful, thereby becoming wise, Wins the blissful world from suffering free”
§ 6. Belief Based on Speculation is Not— Dhamma
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- It was usual to ask such questions as (1) Was I in ages past ? (2) Was I not in ages past ?
(3) What was I then ? (4) From what did I pass to what? (5) Shall I be in ages to come? (6) Shall I not
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