A Collection of Buddhist Wisdom Verses - Ancient Buddhist Texts

10: Association 1
Jā 435 Haliddirāgajātakaṁ
Discrimination in whom to Follow
A Father and Son are living as ascetics in the
Himālayas when a woman tries to lure the Son
away to the city. When he finds out the Father
admonishes him with these verses, and he
maintains his state.
185. Yo te vissasate, Tāta, vissāsañ-ca khameyya te,
Sussūsī ca titikkhī ca, taṁ bhajehi ito gato.
One whom you find is trustworthy,
Who will also accept your trust,
Who will listen and is patient,
Go with him when he goes from here.
186. Yassa kāyena vācāya, manasā natthi dukkataṁ,
Urasīva patiṭṭhāya, taṁ bhajehi ito gato.
One who by body, word or mind
Does nothing wrong, you should support,
As you would friend upon your breast,
Go with him when he goes from here.
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