Spoiling the Park: a past life story6. Ārāmadūsakajātaka
Surely not with one who misunderstands the meaning“Na ve anatthakusalena,does good conduct lead to happiness.atthacariyā sukhāvahā;The simpleton destroys the good,Hāpeti atthaṁ dummedho,like the monkey groundskeeper.kapi ārāmiko yathā”ti.
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