The descendants who live in dependence on a clansman of conviction prosper in terms of these three kinds of prosperity. Like a mountain of rock in the wilderness, in a mighty grove, dependent on which there prosper lords of the forest, great trees— in the same way, those who here live dependent on a clansman of conviction —consummate in virtue— prosper: wife & children, friends, dependents, & kin. Seeing the virtue of that virtuous one, his liberality & good conduct, those who are perceptive follow suit. Having, here in this world, followed the Dhamma, the path to a good destination, they delight in the world of the devas, enjoying the pleasures they desire. See also: AN 8:54 - --> - - - -