法苑珠林 97.36

97.36

Furthermore, the Yogācārabhūmi-śāstra says: If one is of slight merit, one will be born into a lowly family. At the time of death and upon entering the womb, one will hear various chaotic and confused sounds, and will falsely see oneself entering into thickets, bamboo groves, reeds, rushes, and the like. If one has abundant merit, one will be born into an honorable and noble family. At that time, one will naturally hear serene, wondrous, and pleasing sounds, and will falsely see oneself ascending to palaces and the appearance of other pleasing sights.