Dhp.I Yamakavaga. The Pairs. Verse 7

Verse 7.

007.

Just as a storm throws down a weak tree, so does Mara overpower the man who lives for the pursuit of pleasures, who is uncontrolled in his senses, immoderate in eating, indolent, and dissipated.

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subhanupassim viharantam indriyesu asamvutam bhojanamhi amattannum kusitam hinaviriyam tam ve pasahati maro vato rukkham’va dubbalam

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