A Collection of Buddhist Wisdom Verses - Ancient Buddhist Texts

7: Treachery
132. Pūjako labhate pūjaṁ, vandako paṭivandanaṁ,
Yaso kittiñ-ca pappoti, yo mittānaṁ na dūbhati.
Honourable, receiving honour,
Worshipful, receiving worship,
He acquires repute and renown,
He who does not deceive his friends.
133. Aggi yathā pajjalati, devatā va virocati,
Siriyā ajahito hoti, yo mittānaṁ na dūbhati.
Just like a fire he will shine forth,
He is brilliant like a god,
Good luck does not abandon him,
He who does not deceive his friends.
134. Gāvo tassa pajāyanti, khette vuttaṁ virūhati,
Puttānaṁ phalam-asnāti, yo mittānaṁ na dūbhati.
His cows are productive for him,
What is sown in his fields grows up,
He enjoys the boon of children,
He who does not deceive his friends.
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