(OPRC) Lesson 45 (May 2, 2024) | Dhammapada 7-8 | Bhante Dr. G. Chandima

 

Dhammapda 7-8
(Sayings of the Dhamma)

Yamaka
(Dichotomies)

7. Subhānupassiṁ viharantaṁ,

(Whoever lives) Focused on the pleasant

indriyesu asaṁvutaṁ;

Senses unguarded

Bhojanamhi ca amattaññuṁ,

Immoderate with food,

kusītaṁ hīna vīriyaṁ;

Lazy and sluggish,

Taṁ ve pasahati māro,

Will be overpowered by Mara

vāto rukkhaṁva dubbalaṁ.

As a weak tree is bent in the wind.

8. Asubhānupassiṁ viharantaṁ,

(Whoever lives) Focused on the unpleasant

Indriyesu susaṁvutaṁ;

Senses guarded

Bhojanamhi ca mattaññuṁ,

Moderate with food,

Saddhaṁ āraddha vīriyaṁ;

Confident and diligent,

Taṁ ve nappasahati māro,

Will not be overpowered by Mara

Vāto selaṁva pabbataṁ.

As a stone mountain is unmoved by the wind.

Story: Mahākāḷatthera Vatthu