(OPRC) Lesson 77 (March 6, 2025) | Dhammapada 54-55 | Bhante Dr. G. Chandima

 

Dhammapda 54-55
(Sayings of the Dhamma)

Puppha
(Flowers)

54. Na pupphagandho paṭivātameti,
The fragrance of flowers does not travel against the wind,

Na candanaṁ tagara mallikā vā;
Neither does the scent of sandalwood, rosebay, or jasmine.

Satañ ca gandho paṭivātameti,
But the fragrance of a virtuous person moves against the wind—

Sabbā disā sappuriso pavāti.
It spreads in all directions.

55. Candanaṁ tagaraṁ vā pi,
The scent of sandalwood, rosebay,

uppalaṁ atha vassikī;
Blue lotus, Arabian jasmine, or (Spanish jasmine)—

Etesaṁ gandha jātānaṁ,
Among all these delightful fragrances, rising even above the realm of the gods,

sīla gandho anuttaro.
The scent of virtue is supreme.

Story: Ānanda Thera Pañha Vatthu