(OPRC) Lesson 51 (July 11, 2024) | Dhammapada 19-20 | Bhante Dr. G. Chandima

Dhammapda 19-20
(Sayings of the Dhamma)

Yamaka
(Dichotomies)

19. Bahumpi ce sahitam bhāsamāno, 
One who recites many teachings

Na takkaro hoti naro pamatto;

But, being negligent, (he) does not act accordingly,

Gopov'a gāvo gaṇayaṁ paresaṁ,

Like a cowherd counting others'' cows,

Na bhāgavā sāmaññassa hoti.
Does not attain the benefits of the contemplative (spiritual) life.

20. Appampi ce sahitam bhāsamāno,

One who recites but a few teachings

Dhammassa hoti anudhammacārī;

Yet lives according to the Dhamma,

Rāgañ ca dosañ ca pahāya mohaṁ,

Abandoning passion, ill will, and delusion,

Sammappajāno suvimuttacitto;

Aware and with mind well freed,

Anupādiyāno idha vā huraṁ vā,

Not clinging in this life or the next,

Sa bhāgavā sāmaññassa hoti.

Attains the benefits of the contemplative (spiritual) life.

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