Belittling

Bhikkhus, these five persons are evident in the world. What five? The one who belittles giving, one who belittles living together, one who comes to quick conclusions, one who takes faith quickly and the foolish one.

Bhikkhus, which one belittles giving?

Here, bhikkhus, a certain person offers robes, morsel food, dwellings and requisites when ill to a person and it occurs to him: `I give and he accepts' This person belittles giving.

Bhikkhus, which one belittles living together?

Here, bhikkhus, a certain person spends two or three rains with another and belittles him. This person belittles living together.

Bhikkhus, which one comes to a quick conclusion?

Here, bhikkhus, a certain person hearing the praise or blame of another comes to a quick conclusion. This person makes quick conclusions.

Bhikkhus, which one is unsteady and wavering?

Here, bhikkhus, a certain person is unsteady in faith believes and takes into confidence on account of this and that. This person is unsteady and wavering.

Bhikkhus, which one is foolish and stupid?

Here, bhikkhus, a certain person does not know merit and demerit, does not know the right and wrong things, does not know the dark and bright counterparts This person is foolish and stupid. Bhikkhus, these five persons are evident in the world.