(OPRC) Lesson 114 (February 26, 2026) | Dhammapada 96 | Bhante Dr. G. Chandima

                      

Dhammapda 96
(Sayings of the Dhamma)

Arahanta
(Fully liberated one)

96.  Santaṃ tassa manaṃ hoti,
His/her mind becomes peaceful.

Santā vācā ca kamma ca;
His/her speech and actions also become peaceful.

Sammadaññā vimuttassa,
For one who is rightly freed through direct knowing

Upasantassa tādino.

—who is fully calmed, steadfast, and unshakable.

Full Translation:

For one who is liberated through right knowing, who is fully calmed and unwavering: his/her mind is peaceful, his/her speech is peaceful, and his/her actions are peaceful.

Story: Kosambivāsi Tissatthera Sāmaṇera Vatthu