[148] Bhikkhus, inasmuch as the Tathāgata, in a former birth, a former existence, a former abode, being then a human being, was free from anger and not abounding in despair (upāyāsa) — even when many spoke against him he did not take offense, did not become angry, did not give way to ill will (byāpāda), did not become obstinate, and did not display anger, hatred (dosa), or displeasure — and was moreover a giver of fine, soft spreads and coverings: fine linen, fine cotton, fine silk, and fine wool — because of having performed and accumulated that deed (kamma) … Passing away from there and coming to this state of existence, he obtains this mark of a Great Man (mahāpurisalakkhaṇa): he is golden in complexion, with skin resembling gold. Endowed with that mark, if he dwells in the household life he becomes a king, a wheel-turning monarch (cakkavatti) … Being a king, what does he obtain? He gains fine, soft spreads and coverings: fine linen, fine cotton, fine silk, and fine wool. Being a king, this is what he obtains. … Being a Buddha, what does he obtain? He gains fine, soft spreads and coverings: fine linen, fine cotton, fine silk, and fine wool. Being a Buddha, this is what he obtains. The Blessed One spoke this matter. On this it is said:
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.