(OPRC) Lesson 50 (July 4, 2024) | Dhammapada 17-18 | Bhante Dr. G. Chandima

 

Dhammapda 17-18
(Sayings of the Dhamma)

Yamaka
(Dichotomies)

17. Idha tappati pecca tappati,
(Tormented) in this life and (Tormented) in the next life,

Pāpakārī ubhayattha tappati; 

One who does evil is tormented in both worlds,

“Pāpaṁ me katan”ti tappati,
Here he/she is tormented, knowing, "I have done evil."

Bhiyyo tappati duggatiṁ gato.
Reborn in realms of woe, he is tormented all the more.

Story: Devadatta Vatthu

18. Idha nandati pecca nandati,

(Delighted) in this life and (Delighted) in the next life,

Katapuñño ubhayattha nandati;

The meritorious rejoices in both worlds,

“Puññaṁ me katan”ti nandati,

He/She enjoys and is delighted, knowing, "I have done merit."

Bhiyyo nandati suggatiṁ gato.

Reborn in realms of bliss, he is delighted all the more.

Story: Sumanā Devī Vatthu