Cūḷavagga

Suttapiṭaka · Aṅguttaranikāya · Ekakanipāta · Dukanipāta · Tikanipāta · Vol. 20 · Section 480

[480] Bhikkhus, through the presence of three things a faithful clansman generates much merit. Through the presence of which three? Through the presence of faith (saddhā), bhikkhus, a faithful clansman generates much merit. Through the presence of something to give (deyyadhamma), bhikkhus, a faithful clansman generates much merit. Through the presence of those worthy of offerings (dakkhiṇeyya), bhikkhus, a faithful clansman generates much merit. Through the presence of these three things, bhikkhus, a faithful clansman generates much merit.

English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.