諸經要集 19.84

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Furthermore, the Vibhāṣā-śāstra states: When one creates merit on behalf of hungry ghosts, the ghosts obtain food and drink, and their bodies are also nurtured: the foul-smelling attain fragrance, and the ugly attain fine appearance. Furthermore, a sūtra states: As the food of various ghosts differs—some eat pus, some eat feces—once they receive this giving, everything transforms into supreme and wondrous color and flavor. If the ghost is reborn in another place, when relatives give on its behalf, that ghost, through the power of karma, knows from afar and gives rise to joy. If it has returned to the home to suffer its bitter retribution, when relatives give on its behalf, the ghost sees it in person and gives rise to joy.