- 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.