A Collection of Buddhist Wisdom Verses - Ancient Buddhist Texts

2: Wickedness
Jā 468 Janasandhajātakaṁ
Ten Things that should be Done
The Bodhisatta, when he was King Janasandha,
explained ten courses of action which, when not
done, bring about regret in the future.
33. Dasa khalu imāni ṭhānāni, yāni pubbe akārĭtvā,
Sa pacchā anutappati, iccevāha Janasandho.
There are ten things when not done,
He regrets it in the future,
So said good King Janasandha.
34. Aladdhā vittaṁ tappati pubbe asamudānitaṁ,
‘Na pubbe dhanam-esissaṁ,’ iti pacchānutappati.
Not having gained or gathered wealth
In the past, he suffers, thinking:
‘I did not seek riches and wealth,’
This he regrets in the future.
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