諸經要集 5.18

5.18

"The west refers to wife and children. If someone can provide their wife and children with clothing, food and drink, bedding, medicine, necklaces, personal adornments, and articles for decorating the body, this person can make offerings to the wife and children of the west. The wife and children reciprocate with fourteen things: first, handling what needs to be done with all their heart; second, always working and never slacking; third, ensuring that whatever is done is brought to completion; fourth, acting swiftly without missing the proper time; fifth, always attending to guests; sixth, keeping their rooms and bedding clean; seventh, being gentle when showing love and respect; eighth, instructing with soft speech when giving commands; ninth, being good at guarding property; tenth, rising early and sleeping late; eleventh, keeping the house clean; twelfth, bearing instruction and admonition; thirteenth, covering up bad things; fourteenth, attending to illness and suffering.