A Collection of Buddhist Wisdom Verses - Ancient Buddhist Texts

7: Treachery
Jā 538 Mūgapakkhajātakaṁ
Not Deceiving One's Friends
The King sends his charioteer to kill and bury his
son (the Bodhisatta) whom he believes to be
disabled and unlucky. The Bodhisatta appeals to
the charioteer thus.
127. Pahūtabhakkho bhavati, vippavuttho sakā gharā,
Bahū naṁ upajīvanti, yo mittānaṁ na dūbhati.
He has an abundance of food,
Even when away from his home,
Many live depending on him,
He who does not deceive his friends.
128. Yaṁ yaṁ janapadaṁ yāti, nigame Rājadhāniyo,
Sabbattha pūjito hoti, yo mittānaṁ na dūbhati.
Whatever country he goes to,
In a town or a King's city,
Where'er he goes he is honoured,
He who does not deceive his friends.
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