The Mass of Gold: a past life story6. Kañcanakkhandhajātaka
He whose heart is well-forged,“Yo pahaṭṭhena cittena,a man of cheerful mind,pahaṭṭhamanaso naro;develops skillful qualitiesBhāveti kusalaṁ dhammaṁ,for the sake of sanctuary from the yoke.yogakkhemassa pattiyā;Gradually he would attainPāpuṇe anupubbena,the ending of all fetters.sabbasaṁyojanakkhayan”ti.
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