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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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3: The Chapter about the Mind – 46<br />

Understanding and wisdom overcome Māra<br />

Five hundred monks were invited to stay in a forest for the<br />

Rains Retreat, but the tree spirits were not happy, and drove<br />

them away; the Buddha taught the monks the discourse about<br />

loving-kindness, they returned, and the spirits served their<br />

needs; the monks developed insight and the Buddha then gave<br />

this teaching.<br />

40. Kumbhūpamaṁ kāyam-imaṁ viditvā,<br />

nagarūpamaṁ cittam-idaṁ ṭhapetvā,<br />

yodhetha Māraṁ paññāvudhena,<br />

jitañ-ca rakkhe, anivesano siyā.<br />

Knowing this body is frail like a jar,<br />

establishing the mind like a fortress,<br />

fight Māra with the weapon of wisdom,<br />

guard your success, and do not be attached.

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