AN 2.220-224 - AN 2.220-224
Translated by Bhikkhu Candana
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Candana source labels: 220, 221, 222, 223, 224. Site text ID: AN 2.220-224.

220. “Bhikkhus, by possessing these two qualities, after death, one is immediately dragged and dropped into horrible destinations, reappearing in the hells, to suffer unimaginable torture. What are these two qualities?

“Anger, and a heart that is clouded with bitter resentment.

“Therefore, Bhikkhus, by possessing these two qualities, after death, one is immediately dragged and dropped into horrible destinations, reappearing in the hells, to suffer unimaginable torture.”

221. “Bhikkhus, by possessing these two qualities, after death, one is immediately dragged and dropped into horrible destinations, reappearing in the hells, to suffer unimaginable torture. What are these two qualities?

“Belittling while vilifying others, and living with contempt in one’s heart.

“Therefore, Bhikkhus, by possessing these two qualities, after death, one is immediately dragged and dropped into horrible destinations, reappearing in the hells, to suffer unimaginable torture.”

222. “Bhikkhus, by possessing these two qualities, after death, one is immediately dragged and dropped into horrible destinations, reappearing in the hells, to suffer unimaginable torture. What are these two qualities?

“Living with jealousy, and being stingy.

“Therefore, Bhikkhus, by possessing these two qualities, after death, one is immediately dragged and dropped into horrible destinations, reappearing in the hells, to suffer unimaginable torture.”

223. “Bhikkhus, by possessing these two qualities, after death, one is immediately dragged and dropped into horrible destinations, reappearing in the hells, to suffer unimaginable torture. What are these two qualities?

“Being deceitful, and sneaky.

“Therefore, Bhikkhus, by possessing these two qualities, after death, one is immediately dragged and dropped into horrible destinations, reappearing in the hells, to suffer unimaginable torture.”

224. “Bhikkhus, by not possessing these two qualities, after death, one is immediately dragged and dropped into horrible destinations, reappearing in the hells, to suffer unimaginable torture. What are these two qualities?

“Neither having wise inner moral shame, nor wise moral fear in one’s heart.

“Therefore, Bhikkhus, by not possessing these two qualities, after death, one is immediately dragged and dropped into horrible destinations, reappearing in the hells, to suffer unimaginable torture.”
