Month: September 2020

Verse 59.

059.

Even so, on the rubbish heap of blinded mortals the disciple of the Supremely Enlightened One shines resplendent in wisdom.

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evam sankharabhutesu andhabhute puthujjane atirocati paññaya Samma Sambuddha savako

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Verse 58.

058.

Upon a heap of rubbish in the road-side ditch blooms a lotus, fragrant and pleasing.

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yatha sankharadhanasmim ujjhitasmim mahapathe padumam tattha jayetha sucigandham manoramam

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Verse 57.

057.

Mara never finds the path of the truly virtuous, who abide in heedfulness and are freed by perfect knowledge.

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tesam sampannasilanam appamadaviharinam sammadañña vimuttanam Maro maggam na vindati

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Verse 56.

056.

Faint is the fragrance of tagara and sandal, but excellent is the fragrance of the virtuous, wafting even amongst the gods.

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appamatto ayam gandho yayam tagaracandani yo ca silavatam gandho vati devesu uttamo

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