And a good woman never scolds her husband
with jealous words.
Being astute, she reveres
those respected by her husband.
She gets up early, works tirelessly,
and manages the domestic help.
She’s agreeable to her husband,
and preserves his wealth.
A lady who fulfills these duties
according to her husband’s desire,
is reborn among the gods
called ‘Agreeable’.”
Numbered Discourses 5.34 4. With Sumanā With General Sīha
At one time the Buddha was staying near Vesālī, at the Great Wood, in the hall with the peaked roof.
Then General Sīha went up to the Buddha, bowed, sat down to one side, and asked him, “Sir, can you point out a fruit of giving that’s apparent in the present life?”
“I can, Sīha,” said the Buddha.
“A giver, a donor is dear and beloved to many people. This is a fruit of giving that’s apparent in the present life.
Furthermore, good and true persons associate with a giver. This is another fruit of giving that’s apparent in the present life.
Furthermore, a giver gains a good reputation. This is another fruit of giving that’s apparent in the present life.