釋禪波羅蜜次第法門 9.47

9.47

Sixth, "recollection of the devas": the practitioner should recollect, "The devas from the Four Heavenly Kings up to Paranirmitavaśavartin all attained rebirth in those realms due to their past wholesome roots of morality and giving, enjoying bliss throughout the long night; wholesome dharmas protect and look after us." Furthermore, one should recollect that devas are of four kinds: first, devas by convention; second, devas by birth; third, pure devas; fourth, devas born by realization. Such devas have pure retributions; if I possess the goodness of morality and giving, at the time I relinquish life I will inevitably be reborn there; of what should I be afraid? By single-mindedly recollecting them, terror is immediately eliminated.