This story is based on true events from the time of the Supreme Buddha, 2500 years ago. Arahant Moggallana, the left-hand disciple of Gautama Supreme Buddha, possessed extraordinary psychic powers, including the power of levitation. This ability allowed him to visit Heaven and Hell, making him second only to the Supreme Buddha in Power of Levitation. Arahant Moggallana frequently traveled to these celestial and infernal realms to meet gods and learn their stories, uncovering the meritorious actions that led to their heavenly births. He shared these stories with people in the human world to inspire them to improve their lives and follow the path to heaven. The story of the Servant Girl's Mansion is one such tale. Join us on a journey through ancient wisdom with the inspiring story of a humble servant girl who transcended her earthly life to become a radiant Goddess. Discover the meritorious deeds and unwavering dedication that led her to the heavenly realms. Learn how following the path of Dhamma and practicing kindness and devotion can lead to eternal happiness and divine rewards.
Welcome to a timeless tale from ancient wisdom, where the divine and the mortal realms intertwine.
Join us as we explore the story of a humble servant girl who transcended her earthly life
to become a radiant goddess. Goddess, just like the god Saka, you walk around here in
Sitalata Park surrounded by many goddesses. Your beauty shines in all directions like the bright
star named Ozadi. What are the meritorious deeds that led to this happiness? Tell me goddess,
what kind of meritorious actions did you do when you were in the human world to have gained this
beauty that shines in all directions and to have earned all these wonderful things?
Delighted by Arahant Moggallana's question, the goddess eagerly shared her story,
explaining the deeds that led to her great happiness.
Great Arahant, in my previous life, I was a girl in the human world. I was a servant working in
other people's houses. Despite my humble position, I was very fortunate to be a lay follower of the
Supreme Buddha. Gautama Supreme Buddha knew everything about the world. Nothing could shake
his peace of mind. Following my great teacher's instructions, all I wished for was to escape from
the cycle of birth and death. I committed myself to practicing the Dhamma. Even when my body breaks
up, I never give up my effort. This excellent path to Nibbana, discovered by the Supreme Buddhas,
is a straight, secure, and pure path. This Dhamma path leading to Nibbana includes the five precepts.
Even though I am a woman, you will see how committed I am to achieve the result of the path.
Even the powerful god Saka invites me to his entertaining events.
Sixty thousand musical instruments are played to wake me from my sleep.
Many gods such as Alamba, Gagara, Bhima, Sadhuvadin, Samsaya, Pokhara, and Suphasa,
and many goddesses such as Vinamaka, Nanda, Sananda, Suneda, Susumhita, Alambusa, Misakesi,
Pondarika, Inifasa, Suphasa, Suphada, and Madhuvadini entertain me by playing music.
They come into my presence whenever I wish and delight me by saying,
Let's dance now. Let's sing now.
Only those who have done meritorious deeds can enjoy this heavenly Nandana park in the
sorrowless Tavatimsa heaven, not those who did no meritorious deeds. Doers of good enjoy
happiness in this life and the next, but doers of evil will receive unhappiness in this life
and the next. Anyone who would like to join us in the Tavatimsa heaven must do lots of wholesome
deeds. Only those who do good deeds are reborn in heaven and enjoy divine entertainment.
