(OPRC) Lesson 99 (September 25, 2025) | Dhammapada 78 | Bhante Dr. G. Chandima

                        

Dhammapda 78
(Sayings of the Dhamma)

Paṇḍita
(Wise)

78.   Na bhaje pāpake mitte

One should not associate with evil friends.

Na bhaje purisādhame
One should not associate with men/women of base character.

Bhajetha mitte kalyāṇe
One should associate with noble (virtuous) friends.

Bhajetha purisuttame
One should associate with men of the highest character.

Full Translation:

One should not associate with evil friends. One should not associate with men/women of base character. One should associate with noble (virtuous) friends. One should associate with men/women of the highest character.

Story: Channa Thera Vatthu