(OPRC) Lesson 46 (May 30, 2024) | Dhammapada 9-10 | Bhante Dr. G. Chandima

 

Dhammapda 9-10
(Sayings of the Dhamma)

Yamaka
(Dichotomies)

7. Anikkasāvo kāsāvaṁ,

whoever is defiled

Yo vatthaṁ paridahessati;

Yet wears the saffron robe,

Apeto dama saccena,

And devoid of self-control and truth

na so kāsāvamarahati.
Is unworthy of the saffron robe.

8. Yo ca vantakasāvassa,

Whoever has purged the defilements

sīlesu susamāhito;

And well established in virtue

Upeto dama saccena,

Is self-controlled, truthful,

sa ve kāsāvamarahati.

Is worthy of the saffron robe

Story: Devadatta Vatthu