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Verses of the Senior Monks · Thag 2.11

  • Verses of the Senior Monks 2.11Theragāthā 2.11
  • The Book of the TwosDukanipāta
  • Chapter TwoDutiyavagga

MahācundaMahācundattheragāthā

It’s from eagerness to learn that learning grows;“Sussūsā sutavaddhanī, when you’re learned, wisdom grows;sutaṁ paññāya vaddhanaṁ; by wisdom, you know the goal;Paññāya atthaṁ jānāti, knowing the goal brings happiness.ñāto attho sukhāvaho.

You should frequent remote lodgingsSevetha pantāni senāsanāni, and practice to be released from fetters.Careyya saṁyojanavippamokkhaṁ; If you don’t find enjoyment there,Sace ratiṁ nādhigaccheyya tattha, live in the Saṅgha, self-protected and mindful.Saṅghe vase rakkhitatto satimā”ti.