Of the people who possess these virtues, who live without thoughtlessness,
Categories: Chapter IVBooks: Dhammapada
Of the people who possess these virtues, who live without
thoughtlessness, and who are emancipated through true knowledge, Mara,
the tempter, never finds the way
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Not by tonsure does an undisciplined man who speaks falsehood
become
Not by tonsure does an undisciplined man who speaks falsehood become a Samana; can a man be a Samana who is still held captive by desire and greediness? ... Not in the sky, not in the midst of the
Not in the sky, not in the midst of the sea, not if we enter into the clefts of the mountains, is there known a spot in the whole world where death could not overcome (the mortal) Punishment ... Not nakedness, not platted hair, not dirt, not fasting, or
Not nakedness, not platted hair, not dirt, not fasting, or lying on the earth, not rubbing with dust, not sitting motionless, can purify a mortal who has not overcome desires ... Not the perversities of others, not their sins of commission
Not the perversities of others, not their sins of commission or omission, but his own misdeeds and negligences should a sage take notice of ... Not to blame, not to strike, to live restrained under
Not to blame, not to strike, to live restrained under the law, to be moderate in eating, to sleep and sit alone, and to dwell on the highest thoughts,--this is the teaching of the Awakened ... Not to commit any sin, to do good, and to
Not to commit any sin, to do good, and to purify one's mind, that is the teaching of (all) the Awakened ... Not to value and employ men of superior ability is
Not to value and employ men of superior ability is the way to keep the people from rivalry among themselves; not to prize articles which are difficult to procure is the way to keep them from becoming thieves; not to show them what is likely to excite ... Now arms, however beautiful, are instruments of evil omen, hateful, it
Now arms, however beautiful, are instruments of evil omen, hateful, it may be said, to all creatures Therefore they who have the Tao do not like to employ them ... Now propriety is the attenuated form of leal-heartedness and good faith,
Now propriety is the attenuated form of leal-heartedness and good faith, and is also the commencement of disorder; swift apprehension is (only) a flower of the Tao, and is the beginning of stupidity ... O Bhikshu, empty this boat! if emptied, it will go
O Bhikshu, empty this boat! if emptied, it will go quickly; having cut off passion and hatred thou wilt go to Nirvana ... O man, know this, that the unrestrained are in a
O man, know this, that the unrestrained are in a bad state; take care that greediness and vice do not bring thee to grief for a long time! ... Of every ten three are ministers of life (to themselves);
Of every ten three are ministers of life (to themselves); and three are ministers of death ... Of the people who possess these virtues, who live without thoughtlessness,
Of the people who possess these virtues, who live without thoughtlessness, and who are emancipated through true knowledge, Mara, the tempter, never finds the way ... Old Age
How is there laughter, how is there joy, as this world is always burning? Do you not seek a light, ye who are surrounded by darkness? Look at this dressed-up lump, covered with wounds, joined together, sickly, full of many schemes, but which has... On Earnestness
Earnestness is the path of immortality (Nirvana), thoughtlessness the path of death. Those who are in earnest do not die, those who are thoughtless are as if dead already. Having understood this clearly, those who are advanced in earnestness de... On occasions of festivity to be on the left hand
On occasions of festivity to be on the left hand is the prized position; on occasions of mourning, the right hand The second in command of the army has his place on the left; the general commanding in chief has his on the right;--his place, that is, i... Or a misfortune coming from the king, or a fearful
Or a misfortune coming from the king, or a fearful accusation, or loss of relations, or destruction of treasures, ... Or fame or life, Which do
Or fame or life, Which do you hold more dear? Or life or wealth, To which would you adhere? Keep life and lose those other things; Keep them and lose your life:--which brings Sorrow and pain more near? ... Or lightning-fire will burn his houses; and when his body
Or lightning-fire will burn his houses; and when his body is destroyed, the fool will go to hell ... PHYSICAL TONE
It would seem almost unnecessary to suggest the ordinary regimes for health of body Nevertheless, I shall refer to these regimes because, first, their importance cannot be overestimated, and secondly because they involve certain laws of laws in r... PHYSICAL TONE
"In the healthy body every cell is polarized in subjection to the Central Will Perfect health, therefore, is orderly obedience, government and harmony Every cell is a living entity, whether of vegetable or animal potency, and wherever disease is,... Pleasant in the world is the state of a mother,
Pleasant in the world is the state of a mother, pleasant the state of a father, pleasant the state of a Samana, pleasant the state of a Brahmana ... Pleasant is virtue lasting to old age, pleasant is a
Pleasant is virtue lasting to old age, pleasant is a faith firmly rooted; pleasant is attainment of intelligence, pleasant is avoiding of sins Thirst ... Pleasure
He who gives himself to vanity, and does not give himself to meditation, forgetting the real aim of life and grasping at pleasure, will in time envy him who has exerted himself in meditation. Let no man ever cling to what is pleasant, or to what...