Dhp.I Yamakavagga. Pairs Verse 19

Verse 19.

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Much though he recites the sacred texts, but acts not accordingly, that heedless man is like a cowherd who only counts the cows of others — he does not partake of the blessings of the holy life.

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bahumpi ce sahitam bhasamano na takkaro hoti naro pamatto gopo’va gavo ganayam paresam na bhagava samaññasa hoti

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