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A Collection of Buddhist Wisdom Verses - Ancient Buddhist Texts

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1: Virtue<br />

Jā 84 Atthassadvārajātakaṁ<br />

The Six Gateways to Benefit<br />

A son asked his Father (the Bodhisatta) for<br />

advice on the spiritual life. The Father explained<br />

these six gateways leading to great benefit in life.<br />

4. Ārogyam-icche, paramañ-ca lābhaṁ,<br />

Sīlañ-ca vuddhānumataṁ sutañ-ca,<br />

Dhammānuvattī ca alīnatā ca:<br />

Atthassa dvārā pamukhā chaḷete.<br />

Desire good health, the greatest gain,<br />

Virtue, approval and learning,<br />

Spirituality, striving –<br />

These six things are beneficial.<br />

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