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Verses of the Senior Monks · Thag 1.36

  • Verses of the Senior Monks 1.36Theragāthā 1.36
  • The Book of the OnesEkakanipāta
  • Chapter FourCatutthavagga

KumāputtaKumāputtattheragāthā

Learning is good, living well is good,“Sādhu sutaṁ sādhu caritakaṁ, the life without abode is always good.Sādhu sadā aniketavihāro; Questions on the meaning, actions that are skillful:Atthapucchanaṁ padakkhiṇakammaṁ, this is the ascetic life for one who has nothing.Etaṁ sāmaññamakiñcanassā”ti.

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