Chapter Xv
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, He who pays homage to those who deserve
, He who pays homage to those who deserve homage, whether the awakened (Buddha) or their disciples, those who have overcome the host (of evils), and crossed the flood of sorrow, he who pays homage to such as have found deliverance and know no fear, his... He who has tasted the sweetness of solitude and tranquillity,
He who has tasted the sweetness of solitude and tranquillity, is free from fear and free from sin, while he tastes the sweetness of drinking in the law ... He who walks in the company of fools suffers a
He who walks in the company of fools suffers a long way; company with fools, as with an enemy, is always painful; company with the wise is pleasure, like meeting with kinsfolk ... Health is the greatest of gifts, contentedness the best riches; trust
Health is the greatest of gifts, contentedness the best riches; trust is the best of relationships, Nirvana the highest happiness ... Hunger is the worst of diseases, the body the greatest
Hunger is the worst of diseases, the body the greatest of pains; if one knows this truly, that is Nirvana, the highest happiness ... Let us live happily then, free from ailments among the
Let us live happily then, free from ailments among the ailing! among men who are ailing let us dwell free from ailments! ... Let us live happily then, free from greed among the
Let us live happily then, free from greed among the greedy! among men who are greedy let us dwell free from greed! ... Let us live happily then, not hating those who hate
Let us live happily then, not hating those who hate us! among men who hate us let us dwell free from hatred! ... Let us live happily then, though we call nothing our
Let us live happily then, though we call nothing our own! We shall be like the bright gods, feeding on happiness! ... The sight of the elect (Arya) is good, to live
The sight of the elect (Arya) is good, to live with them is always happiness; if a man does not see fools, he will be truly happy ... There is no fire like passion; there is no losing
There is no fire like passion; there is no losing throw like hatred; there is no pain like this body; there is no happiness higher than rest ... Victory breeds hatred, for the conquered is unhappy He who
Victory breeds hatred, for the conquered is unhappy He who has given up both victory and defeat, he, the contented, is happy ...