(OPRC) Lesson 49 (June 27, 2024) | Dhammapada 15-16 | Bhante Dr. G. Chandima

Dhammapda 15-16
(Sayings of the Dhamma)

Yamaka
(Dichotomies)

15. Idha socati pecca socati,
(In this life) one who does (evil) grieves, grieves in the next,

Pāpakārī ubhayattha socati;

Evil one grieves in both worlds,

So socati so vihaññati,
He/She grieves and is afflicted with suffering,

Disvā kammakiliṭṭhamattano.
Seeing one's own defiled acts.

Story: Cundasūkarika Vatthu

16. Idha modati pecca modati,

(In this life) one who does (good) rejoices, rejoices in the next,

Katapuñño ubhayattha modati;

The meritorious rejoices in both worlds,

So modati so pamodati,

He/She enjoys and is delighted

Disvā kammavisuddhimattano.

Seeing one's own pure acts.

Story: Dhammikaupāsaka Vatthu