(OPRC) Lesson 98 (September 18, 2025) | Dhammapada 77 | Bhante Dr. G. Chandima

                      

Dhammapda 77
(Sayings of the Dhamma)

Paṇḍita
(Wise)

77.   Ovadeyya anusāseyya
Let one ( such as this) correct (one time) you, advise (multiple times) you (preventively),

Asabbhā ca nivāraye;
And restrain you others from rude behaviour.

Satañ hi so piyo hoti,
Such a person is pleasing to good people,

Asataṃ hoti appiyo.
But displeasing to the bad. 

Full Translation:

Let such a one correct you and advise you (preventively), and restrain others from rude behaviour. Such a person is pleasing to the good, but displeasing to the bad.

Story: Assaji Punabbasuka Vatthu