The Dhammapada (Scriptures) Sayings of The Buddha (English Version) - Verse 3 & 4
The Dhammapada (Scriptures) Sayings of The Buddha - Verse 3 & 4
If you miss please check the introduction.
Chapter 1 -Yamakavagga (Pairs)
Verse 3 & 4 - based on "Tissatthera Vatthu"
Verse 3
Akkocchi mam avadhi mam
ajini mam ahasi me
ye ca tam upanayhanti
veram tesam na sammati.
Verse 4
Akkocchi mam avadhi mam
ajini mam ahasi me
ye ca tam nupanayhanti
veram tesupasammati.
Meaning -
Verse 3: "He abused me, he ill-treated me, he got the better of me, he stole my belongings;"... the enmity of those harbouring such thoughts cannot be appeased.
Verse 4: "He abused me, he ill-treated me, he got the better of me, he stole my belongings;"... the enmity of those not harbouring such thoughts can be appeased.
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