(OPRC) Lesson 117 (March 26, 2026) | Dhammapada 99 | Bhante Dr. G. Chandima

                           

Dhammapda 99
(Sayings of the Dhamma)

Arahanta
(Fully liberated one)

99. Ramaṇīyāni araññāni,
The forests are delightful,

Yattha na ramatī jano;
where ordinary people do not delight.

Vītarāgā ramissanti,
Those free from passion will delight there,

Na te kāmagavesino.
for they are not seekers of sensual pleasures.

Full Translation:

The forests are delightful places, where ordinary people do not find joy. But those who are free from passion delight there, for they do not seek sensual pleasures.

Story: Aññatara Itthi Vatthu