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The Ekottarika-āgama also states: "At that time, the Bhagavat told the bhikṣus: 'There are five gifts from which one does not gain merit. What are the five? First, giving weapons to people; second, giving poison to people; third, giving wild oxen to people; fourth, giving lustful women to people; fifth, constructing shrines to spirits. These are called the five gifts from which one does not gain merit. Furthermore, there are five gifts through which humans and devas gain merit. What are the five? First, creating parks and viewing grounds; second, planting groves and trees; third, building bridges; fourth, constructing large boats; fifth, building dwellings and residences for future and past [monks]. These are called the five things through which one gains merit.' At that time, the Bhagavat spoke this verse: