Linked Discourses 1.48Saṁyutta Nikāya 1.48
5. On Fire5. Ādittavagga

Jeta’s GroveJetavanasutta

“This is indeed that Jeta’s Grove,“Idañhi taṁ jetavanaṁ, frequented by the Saṅgha of seers,isisaṅghanisevitaṁ; where the King of Dhamma stayed:Āvutthaṁ dhammarājena, it brings me joy!pītisañjananaṁ mama.
Deeds, knowledge, and principle;Kammaṁ vijjā ca dhammo ca, ethical conduct, an excellent livelihood;sīlaṁ jīvitamuttamaṁ; by these are mortals purified,Etena maccā sujjhanti, not by clan or wealth.na gottena dhanena vā.
That’s why an astute person,Tasmā hi paṇḍito poso, seeing what’s good for themselves,sampassaṁ atthamattano; would examine the teaching rationally,Yoniso vicine dhammaṁ, that’s how they become purified in that.evaṁ tattha visujjhati.
Sāriputta is full of wisdom,Sāriputtova paññāya, ethics, and peace.sīlena upasamena ca; Even a mendicant who has crossed overYopi pāraṅgato bhikkhu, might at best equal him.”etāvaparamo siyā”ti.

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