A Collection of Buddhist Wisdom Verses - Ancient Buddhist Texts

13: Begging
251. Yo attano dukkham-anānupuṭṭho,
Pavedaye jantu akālarūpe,
Ānandino tassa bhavantyamittā,
Hitesino tassa dukkhī bhavanti.
He who, though not asked his suffering,
Speaks to people at the wrong time,
Should know his foes take joy in that,
Those who wish him well will suffer.
252. Kālañ-ca ñatvāna tathāvidhassa,
Medhāvinaṁ ekamanaṁ viditvā,
Akkheyya tippāni parassa Dhīro,
Saṇhaṁ giraṁ atthavatiṁ pamuñce.
After understanding the right time,
Knowing his benefactor's mind,
The Wise One will relate his pains,
Gently looking for a favour.
253. Sace ca jaññā avisayham-attano:
“Nāyaṁ nīti mayha' sukhāgamāya,”
Eko pi tippāni saheyya Dhīro,
Saccaṁ hirottappam-apekkhamāno.
But knowing it's not possible, and
It will not lead to happiness,
The Wise One will bear up his pains,
Desiring truth and good conscience.
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