A Collection of Buddhist Wisdom Verses - Ancient Buddhist Texts

18: Dwelling
Jā 304 Daddarajātakaṁ
Having Forbearance when Unknown
Two nāgas are exiled from their rich home and
have to live on a dunghill where they are abused.
The elder speaks these cautionary words.
350. Sakā raṭṭhā pabbājito, aññaṁ janapadaṁ gato,
Mahantaṁ koṭṭhaṁ kay i rātha duruttānaṁ nidhetave.
Being exiled from his kingdom,
And entering another country,
He should make much room in his heart
For the abuse he will endure.
351. Yattha posaṁ na jānanti, jātiyā vinayena vā,
Na tattha mānaṁ kay i rātha, vasam-aññātake jane.
In that place where they know him not –
Neither his birth or his virtue –
He should not be proud or haughty
As he dwells unknown with strangers.
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