SN 10.10 · Dutiyasukkāsutta
At one time the Buddha was staying near Rājagaha in the Bamboo Grove, the squirrels’ feeding ground.
Now at that time a certain lay follower gave food to the nun Sukkā. Then a native spirit was so devoted to Sukkā that he went from street to street and from square to square, and on that occasion recited these verses:
“O! He has made so much merit! That lay follower is so very wise. He just gave food to Sukkā, who is released from all ties.”
Translation by Bhikkhu Sujato · SuttaCentral · CC0
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