A Collection of Buddhist Wisdom Verses - Ancient Buddhist Texts

15: Deeds
SN 1.3.15 Dutiyasaṅgāmasuttaṁ
The Revolution of Deeds
King Pasenadi defeats King Ajātasattu in battle,
takes his four-fold army from him, and, showing
mercy, releases him with his life.
275. Hantā labhati hantāraṁ, jetāraṁ labhate jayaṁ,
Akkosako ca akkosaṁ, rosetārañ-ca rosako,
Atha kammavivaṭṭena, so vilutto vilumpati.
The killer finds one who kills him,
The victor will find a victor,
The abuser an abuser,
The wrathful finds one full of wrath,
So too as deeds return to one,
The robber will find himself robbed.
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