(OPRC) Lesson 84 (May 22, 2025) | Dhammapada 62 | Bhante Dr. G. Chandima

 

Dhammapda 62
(Sayings of the Dhamma)

Bāla
(Unwise)

62. Puttā matthi dhanaṃ matthi

“I have sons/daughters, I have wealth,”

iti bālo vihaññati;
Thus, the unwise worries (or is troubled).

Attā hi attano natthi,
But he/she does not even own himself/herself;

kuto puttā kuto dhanaṃ.
So, how can he/she claim sons/daughters or wealth?

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