1 (1) Agreeable and Disagreeable (1)

“Bhikkhus, when a woman possesses five factors she is extremely disagreeable to a man. What five? She is not beautiful, not wealthy, not virtuous; she is lethargic; and she does not beget children. When a woman possesses these five factors she is extremely disagreeable to a man.

“Bhikkhus, when a woman possesses five factors she is extremely agreeable to a man. What five? She is beautiful, wealthy, and virtuous; she is clever and industrious; and she begets children. When a woman possesses these five factors she is extremely agreeable to a man.”

2 (2) Agreeable and Disagreeable (2)

“Bhikkhus, when a man possesses five factors he is extremely disagreeable to a woman. What five? He is not handsome, not wealthy, not virtuous; he is lethargic; and he does not beget children. When a man possesses these five factors he is extremely disagreeable to a woman.

“Bhikkhus, when a man possesses five factors he is extremely agreeable to a woman. What five? He is handsome, wealthy, and virtuous; he is clever and industrious; and he begets children. When a man possesses these five factors he is extremely agreeable to a woman.”

(The same as the above.)

3 (3) Peculiar

“Bhikkhus, there are five kinds of suffering peculiar to women, which women experience but not men. What five?

“Here, Bhikkhus, even when young, a woman goes to live with her husband’s family and is separated from her relatives. This is the first kind of suffering peculiar to women….

“Again, a woman is subject to menstruation. This is the second kind of suffering peculiar to women….

“Again, a woman becomes pregnant. This is the third kind of suffering peculiar to women….

“Again, a woman gives birth. This is the fourth kind of suffering peculiar to women….

“Again, a woman is made to serve a man. This is the fifth kind of suffering peculiar to women….

“These, Bhikkhus, are the five kinds of suffering peculiar to women, which women experience but not men.”

4 (4) Three Qualities

“Bhikkhus, when a woman possesses three qualities, with the breakup of the body, after death, she is generally reborn in a state of misery, in a bad destination, in the nether world, in hell. What are the three? Here, Bhikkhus, in the morning a woman dwells at home with her heart obsessed by the taint of selfishness; at noon she dwells at home with her heart obsessed by envy; in the evening she dwells at home with her heart obsessed by sensual lust. When a woman possesses these three qualities … she is generally reborn in a state of misery … in hell.”

(Anuruddha: (i) The Dark Side)

5 (5) Angry

Then the Venerable Anuruddha approached the Blessed One … and said to him: “Here, venerable sir, with the divine eye, which is purified and surpasses the human, I see women, with the breakup of the body, after death, being reborn in a state of misery, in a bad destination, in the nether world, in hell. When a woman possesses how many qualities, venerable sir, is she reborn thus?”

“When, Anuruddha, a woman possesses five qualities, with the breakup of the body, after death, she is reborn in a state of misery, in a bad destination, in the nether world, in hell. What five?

“She is without faith, shameless, unafraid of wrongdoing, angry, unwise. When a woman possesses these five qualities she is reborn in a state of misery … in hell.”

6 (6)–13 (13) Malicious, Etc.

“When, Anuruddha, a woman possesses five qualities, with the breakup of the body, after death, she is reborn in a state of misery, in a bad destination, in the nether world, in hell. What five? “She is without faith, shameless, unafraid of wrongdoing, malicious, [envious … stingy … of loose conduct … immoral … unlearned … lazy … muddle-minded,] unwise. When a woman possesses these five qualities she is reborn in a state of misery … in hell.”

14 (14) The Five

“When, Anuruddha, a woman possesses five qualities, with the breakup of the body, after death, she is reborn in a state of misery, in a bad destination, in the nether world, in hell. What are the five?

“She destroys life, takes what is not given, engages in sexual misconduct, speaks falsehood, and indulges in wine, liquor, and intoxicants that cause negligence. When a woman possesses these five qualities she is reborn in a state of misery … in hell.”