Mahâ-Parinibbâna-Suttanta: The Book of the Great Decease

'At the thought, Ânanda, "This is the dâgaba of that true hearer of the Blessed Arahat-Buddha," the hearts of many shall be made calm and happy; and since they there had calmed and satisfied their hearts they will be reborn after death, when the body has dissolved, in the happy realms of heaven. It is on account of this circumstance, Ânanda, that a true p. 95 hearer of the Blessed One, the Arahat-Buddha, is worthy of a dâgaba. 31. 'And on account of what circumstance, Ânanda, is a king of kings worthy of a dâgaba? 'At the thought, Ânanda, "This is the dâgaba of that righteous king who ruled in righteousness," the hearts of many shall be made calm and happy; and since they there had calmed and satisfied their hearts they will be reborn after death, when the body has dissolved, in the happy realms of heaven. It is on account of this circumstance, Ânanda, that a king of kings is worthy of a dâgaba. 'These four, Ânanda, are the persons worthy of a dâgaba.' ------------------------ 32. 'Now the venerable Ânanda went into the Vihâra, and stood leaning against the lintel of the door[1], and weeping at the thought: "Alas! I remain still but a learner, one who has yet to work out his own perfection[2]. And the Master is about to pass away from me--he who is so kind!"' 33. Now the Blessed One called the brethren, and said: 'Where, then, brethren, is Ânanda?' The venerable Ânanda, Lord, has gone into the