Dhamma for Lifestyle (17)

Seven Fires

Fire when used properly is beneficial. Otherwise, being burnt will be the result. According to Anguttra Nikaya, Sattaka Nipata, there are seven fires, namely:

1. Raga fire_ greed
2. Dosa fire_ anger
3. Moha fire_ stupidity
4. Ahuneya fire_ benefactors such as parents, teachers, etc.
5. Gahapati fire_ husband
6. Dakkhineya fire_ noble persons such as monks who accept alms, donation or offerings.
7. Fire wood_ for cooking food. 

Precisely, you should not be wrong or disrespect these fires. If not, you will be burnt by yourself.
Do careful.
Reference: Ottama, Ashin (Sacca Shweci). A Discourse of “Twelve Happinesses”.
 
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