A Collection of Buddhist Wisdom Verses - Ancient Buddhist Texts

21: Desires
SN 1.3.13 Doṇapākasuttaṁ
Knowing the Measure
King Pasenadi eats too much and is always
uncomfortable; the Buddha speaks this verse,
which the King has an attendant remember and
repeat to him when he eats.
415. Manujassa sadā satīmato,
Mattaṁ jānato laddhabhojane,
Tanukassa bhavanti vedanā,
Saṇikaṁ jīrati, āyupālayaṁ.
For the person who is always mindful,
Knowing the measure in regard to food,
His unpleasant feelings become fewer,
Slowly he ages, protecting his life.
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