Thus have I heard:
One time, the Budha was staying at Anaathapindidas Ashrama in Jetavana of Shraavastii.
Then the Bhagavaan addressed the Bhikshus: “I constantly observe that a person’s mental thoughts can lead them to be reborn in heaven as quickly as one can bend and straighten an arm. Why is this? Because of their wholesome mind – having cultivated wholesome thoughts, they are reborn in heaven.”
Then the Bhagavaan spoke this verse:
“If there is a person who generates wholesome and excellent thoughts,
Now I declare to all Bhikshus, explaining this principle in detail.
Now is precisely the time – should someone be facing death,
They will be reborn in heaven because of their mind’s wholesome actions.
“Therefore, Bhikshus! You should cultivate pure intentions and avoid unwholesome actions. Thus, Bhikshus, should you train yourselves.”
When the bhikshus heard what the Budha said, they followed it with joy.