(OPRC) Lesson 64 (November 7, 2024) | Dhammapada 38-39 | Bhante Dr. G. Chandima

 

Dhammapda 38/39
(Sayings of the Dhamma)

Citta
(Thought)

38. Anavaṭṭhita cittassa,
For those who are unsteady of mind,

saddhammaṁ avijānato;
Who do not know true Dhamma,

Pariplava pasādassa,

And whose serenity wavers,

paññā na paripūrati.
Wisdom does not mature.

39. Anavassuta cittassa,
For one who is awake,

ananvāhata cetaso;
Whose mind is not overflowing,

Puññapāpa pahīnassa,
And who has abandoned both merit and demerit, 

natthi jāgarato bhayaṁ.
Fear does not arise for one who does not fall into rest clouded by defilements.

Story: Cittahattha thera vatthu