(OPRC) Lesson 88 (June 19, 2025) | Dhammapada 66 | Bhante Dr. G. Chandima

                               

Dhammapda 66
(Sayings of the Dhamma)

Bāla
(Unwise)

66. Caranti bālā dummedhā,
The unwise, lacking wisdom, behave in ways

Amittene va attanā;
as if they were their own enemy; (that harm themselves)

Karontā pāpakaṃ kammaṃ,
committing evil deeds (akusala activities),

Yaṃ hoti kaṭukapphalaṃ.
which bear bitter fruit.

Story: Suppabuddha Kuṭṭhi Vatthu