{"collection":"Buddhism","html_url":"https://unchartedknowledge.5gfusion.net/browse/bud/angu/an4-32.htm","path":"bud/angu/an4-32.htm","source_url":"https://sacred-texts.com/bud/angu/an4-32.htm","text":"Generosity, kind words, beneficial help,\n& consistency in the face of events,\nin line with what's appropriate\nin each case, each case.\nThese bonds of fellowship [function] in the world\nlike the linchpin in a moving cart.\nNow, if these bonds of fellowship were lacking,\na mother would not receive\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 the honor & respect owed by her child,\nnor would a father receive\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 what his child owes him.\nBut because the wise show regard\nfor these bonds of fellowship,\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 they achieve greatness\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 and are praised.","title":"AN IV.32: Sangaha Sutta","type":"page"}