Aṭṭhisenajātaka

Suttapiṭaka · Khuddakanikāya · Jātaka (1) · Vol. 27 · Section 1024

[1024] But one who lives by begging, who asks at the proper time for what may be asked— he causes another to gain merit (puñña), and he himself also sustains his life.

English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.