諸經要集 5.20

5.20

"The nadir refers to male and female servants. If someone can provide servants with food and clothing, and medicine when sick and emaciated, neither cursing nor beating them, this person can provide for the servants of the nadir. These servants reciprocate with ten things: first, committing no transgressions; second, not waiting to be told before doing their work; third, always completing what they do; fourth, acting quickly without missing the proper time; fifth, never deserting the master though he may be poor; sixth, rising early; seventh, guarding possessions; eighth, returning much gratitude for little kindness; ninth, reverently keeping them in mind with sincere heart; tenth, being good at concealing faults.