[65] 1. "Just as the Cittalatā Grove shines —
the best of parks, the supreme one of the Thirty (Tidasa) gods —
in like manner this mansion (vimāna) of yours
stands shining in the firmament.
You have attained divine power (deviddhi), you of great majesty;
when you were a human being, what merit (puñña) did you make?
Through what is your majesty ablaze like this,
and your radiance (vaṇṇa) shines forth in every direction?"
That young deva (devaputta), elated at being questioned by Moggallāna,
when asked the question, declared of what deed (kamma) this is the fruit:
"I and my wife, in the world of men (manussaloka),
lived the household life, having become as an open well [for all];
with confident minds (citta), respectfully,
we gave abundant gifts of food and drink.
Because of that such is my radiance …
and my radiance shines forth in every direction."
The Agāriya Mansion, the first.
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.