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Dhamma Verses (Dhammapada, KN 2)

Pāli verses with English translation in this collection of 423 Dhamma verses, along with their story and moral.

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25: The Chapter about Monastics – 306<br />

Put aside envy<br />

One monk of Devadatta’s faction persuaded another monk to<br />

share in the rich offerings they were receiving; even though he<br />

disagreed with Devadatta he joined them for the food; later<br />

when he returned to the Buddha he was reproved for not being<br />

content, and the Buddha taught the monks with these verses.<br />

365. Salābhaṁ nātimaññeyya, nāññesaṁ pihayaṁ care,<br />

aññesaṁ pihayaṁ bhikkhu samādhiṁ nādhigacchati.<br />

One should not despise one’s own gains,<br />

don’t live envious of others,<br />

the monastic who’s envious<br />

does not attain concentration.<br />

366. Appalābho pi ce bhikkhu salābhaṁ nātimaññati,<br />

taṁ ve devā pasaṁsanti suddhājīviṁ atanditaṁ.<br />

Even if a monk gains little,<br />

he should not despise his gains, for<br />

even the gods will praise the one<br />

of pure life who is diligent.

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