Andhakavindavagga

Suttapiṭaka · Aṅguttaranikāya · Pañcakanipāta · Chakkanipāta · Vol. 22 · Section 111

[111] Bhikkhus, a bhikkhu who frequents families (kulūpaka), possessing five qualities, is among families unloved and disagreeable, not respected and not esteemed. Which five? He behaves familiarly with those with whom he is not intimate (asanthavavissāsī); he issues directives though he has no authority (anissaravikappī); he consorts with those [of the family] who are at variance (byatthupasevī); he whispers in the ear (upakaṇṇakajappī); and he asks for too much (atiyācanako). Possessing these five qualities, bhikkhus, a bhikkhu who frequents families is among families unloved and disagreeable, not respected and not esteemed. Bhikkhus, a bhikkhu who frequents families, possessing five qualities, is among families loved and agreeable, respected and esteemed. Which five? He does not behave familiarly with those with whom he is not intimate; he does not issue directives though he has no authority; he does not consort with those [of the family] who are at variance; he does not whisper in the ear; and he does not ask for too much. Possessing these five qualities, bhikkhus, a bhikkhu who frequents families is among families loved and agreeable, respected and esteemed.

English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.

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