One should be
grateful towards one's
Parents! Why so? They have worked hard
and very long raising one into being!
One should be
grateful towards one's
Teachers!
Why so? They do much to make one learn and understand the good...
One should be
grateful towards one's
Friends!
Why so? They have shown one an open kindness and much goodwill!
One should be
grateful towards one's
Spouse!
Why so? They have loyally accompanied one along a long way...
What is the future kammic effect of gratitude or
ungratefulness? The one who is
grateful will receive gifts and favours
everagain! The one who is
ungrateful will never
again receive gifts or favours ! Thankfulness wisely invested thus pays back
quite a lot!