(OPRC) Lesson 52 (July 18, 2024) | Dhammapada 21-23 | Bhante Dr. G. Chandima

Dhammapda 21-23
(Sayings of the Dhamma)

Appamāda
(Diligence)

21. "Appamādo amata padaṁ"
Diligence is the path to the Deathless;

Pamādo maccuno padaṁ;

Negligence the path to death.

Appamattā na mīyanti,

The diligent do not die;

Ye pamattā yathā matā.
The negligent are as if already dead.

22. Etaṁ visesato ñatvā, 

Knowing this distinction,

Appamādamhi paṇḍitā;

(in diligence) sages 

Appamāde pamodanti,

Delight in diligence

Ariyānaṁ gocare ratā.

In the field of the noble ones.

23. Te jhāyino sātatikā,

Absorbed in meditation, persevering, 

Niccaṁ daḷha parakkamā;

Always steadfast,

Phusanti dhīrā nibbānaṁ,

The wise touch Nibbāna,

Yogakkhemaṁ anuttaraṁ.

The ultimate rest from toil.

Story: Sāmāvatī Vatthu