The Wise Gain Much Merit by Treating Parents Rightly (Anguttara Nikaya 4.4)
Buddhist Wisdom
BUD-010
如法善待父母者，積聚大福德；今世智者稱讚，命終生天歡喜
— ANGUTTARA NIKAYA 4.4
"One who does right by mother and father brings forth much merit; the wise praise them in this life, and after death they rejoice in heaven."
Modern Translation & Meaning
"Caring for your parents fills your life with positive spiritual energy."
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