A Collection of Buddhist Wisdom Verses - Ancient Buddhist Texts

11: Association, 2
SN 1.1.31 Sabbhisuttaṁ
The Benefits of Associating with the Virtuous
Five gods approach the Buddha and speak one
verse each on the benefits of associating with the
wise, to which the Buddha adds the final verse
below.
208. Sabbhi-r-eva samāsetha, sabbhi kubbetha santhavaṁ,
Sataṁ Saddhammam-aññāya, seyyo hoti na pāpiyo.
Sit down with the virtuous,
Be close to the virtuous,
After learning the Dhamma,
From a learned person
One is better not worse.
209. Sabbhi-r-eva samāsetha, sabbhi kubbetha santhavaṁ,
Sataṁ Saddhammam-aññāya, paññā labbhati – nāññato.
Sit down with the virtuous,
Be close to the virtuous,
After learning the Dhamma,
From a learned person
One surely gains wisdom.
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