A Collection of Buddhist Wisdom Verses - Ancient Buddhist Texts

27: Advice
Jā 43 Veḷukajātakaṁ
Following Good Advice
A student, against the advice of his teacher, the
Bodhisatta, keeps a viper named Bamboo as a
pet. One day the snake gets angry and kills him.
517. Yo atthakāmassa hitānukampino,
Ovajjamāno na karoti sāsanaṁ,
Evaṁ so nihato seti, Veḷukassa yathā Pitā.
He who does not follow the teaching
Of those who truly desire his welfare,
Will soon be destroyed, like the snake's Father.
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