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# AN 5:199 · A Family (Kula Sutta)
- URL: https://www.journal.ninthheaven.co/civilisation/trad-buddhism/an-5-199/
- Published: 2026-06-01T04:12:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-13T17:06:18.000Z
- Description: Aṅguttara Nikāya · AN 5:199. Translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
- Author: Ninth Heaven Literature & Arts Association (NHLAA)
- Tags: Buddhism, Sutta Piṭaka, Text, Indian, The Buddha, Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu, Aṅguttara Nikāya, Discourse, Pali, Early Buddhist, Library, #Import 2026-07-06 03:33

“On the occasion when a virtuous person who has gone forth approaches a family, there the people give rise to a great deal of merit by five means. Which five?

“On the occasion when a virtuous person who has gone forth approaches a family, the minds of the people, on seeing him, are brightened. On that occasion the family is practicing the practice leading to heaven.

“On the occasion when a virtuous person who has gone forth approaches a family, the people rise up to greet him, bow down, give him/her a seat. On that occasion the family is practicing the practice leading to birth in a high family.

“On the occasion when a virtuous person who has gone forth approaches a family, the people dispel their stinginess. On that occasion the family is practicing the practice leading to great influence.

“On the occasion when a virtuous person who has gone forth approaches a family, the people share with him/her in line with their ability, in line with their strength. On that occasion the family is practicing the practice leading to great wealth.

“On the occasion when a virtuous person who has gone forth approaches a family, the people inquire, ask questions, listen to the Dhamma. On that occasion the family is practicing the practice leading to great discernment.

“On the occasion when a virtuous person who has gone forth approaches a family, there the people give rise to a great deal of merit by these five means.”

See also: [MN 135](https://www.journal.ninthheaven.co/civilisation/trad-buddhism/mn-135/); [AN 5:38](https://www.journal.ninthheaven.co/civilisation/trad-buddhism/an-5-38/); [Iti 107](https://www.journal.ninthheaven.co/civilisation/trad-buddhism/iti-107/)

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