Dhammapada verse(s) in Pali:

Verse 90
gataddhino visokassa, vippamuttassa sabbadhi.
sabbaganthappahīnassa, pariḷāho na vijjati.

English translation of verse(s):

Verse 90
The fever of passion exists not for him who has completed the journey, who is sorrowless and wholly set free, and has broken all ties.

(Translated by Acharya Buddharakkhita)

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Dhammapada verse(s) in Pali:

Verse 87
“kaṇhaṃ dhammaṃ vippahāya, sukkaṃ bhāvetha paṇḍito.
okā anokamāgamma, viveke yattha dūramaṃ.

Verse 88
“tatrābhiratimiccheyya, hitvā kāme akiñcano.
pariyodapeyya attānaṃ, cittaklesehi paṇḍito.

Verse 89
“yesaṃ sambodhiyaṅgesu, sammā cittaṃ subhāvitaṃ.
ādānapaṭinissagge, anupādāya ye ratā.
khīṇāsavā jutimanto, te loke parinibbutā”ti.

English translation of verse(s):

Verse 87
Abandoning the dark way, let the wise man cultivate the bright path. Having gone from home to homelessness, let him yearn for that delight in detachment, so difficult to enjoy. Giving up sensual pleasures, with no attachment, let the wise man cleanse himself of defilements of the mind.

Verse 88
Abandoning the dark way, let the wise man cultivate the bright path. Having gone from home to homelessness, let him yearn for that delight in detachment, so difficult to enjoy. Giving up sensual pleasures, with no attachment, let the wise man cleanse himself of defilements of the mind.

Verse 89
Those whose minds have reached full excellence in the factors of enlightenment, who, having renounced acquisitiveness, rejoice in not clinging to things—rid of cankers, glowing with wisdom, they have attained Nibbana in this very life.

(Translated by Acharya Buddharakkhita)

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Dhammapada verse(s) in Pali:

Verse 85
appakā te manussesu, ye janā pāragāmino.
athāyaṃ itarā pajā, tīramevānudhāvati.

Verse 86
ye ca kho sammadakkhāte, dhamme dhammānuvattino.
te janā pāramessanti, maccudheyyaṃ suduttaraṃ.

English translation of verse(s):

Verse 85
Few among men are those who cross to the farther shore. The rest, the bulk of men, only run up and down the hither bank.

Verse 86
But those who act according to the perfectly taught Dhamma will cross the realm of Death, so difficult to cross.

(Translated by Acharya Buddharakkhita)

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Dhammapada verse(s) in Pali:

Verse 84
na attahetu na parassa hetu, na puttamicche na dhanaṃ na raṭṭhaṃ.
na iccheyya adhammena samiddhimattano, sa sīlavā paññavā dhammiko siyā.

English translation of verse(s):

Verse 84
He is indeed virtuous, wise, and righteous who neither for his own sake nor for the sake of another (does any wrong), who does not crave for sons, wealth, or kingdom, and does not desire success by unjust means.

(Translated by Acharya Buddharakkhita)

A series on the Dhammapada, a set of 423 verse teachings given by the Buddha, including explanation of the Pali verse, a synopsis of the background story and application of the teaching to our practice by Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu.

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Dhammapada verse(s) in Pali:

Verse 83
sabbattha ve sappurisā cajanti, na kāmakāmā lapayanti santo.
sukhena phuṭṭhā atha vā dukhena, na uccāvacaṃ paṇḍitā dassayanti.

English translation of verse(s):

Verse 83
The good renounce (attachment for) everything. The virtuous do not prattle with a yearning for pleasures. The wise show no elation or depression when touched by happiness or sorrow.

(Translated by Acharya Buddharakkhita)

A series on the Dhammapada, a set of 423 verse teachings given by the Buddha, including explanation of the Pali verse, a synopsis of the background story and application of the teaching to our practice by Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu.

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Dhammapada verse(s) in Pali:

Verse 82
yathāpi rahado gambhīro, vippasanno anāvilo.
evaṃ dhammāni sutvāna, vippasīdanti paṇḍitā.

English translation of verse(s):

Verse 82
On hearing the Teachings, the wise become perfectly purified, like a lake deep, clear and still.

(Translated by Acharya Buddharakkhita)

A series on the Dhammapada, a set of 423 verse teachings given by the Buddha, including explanation of the Pali verse, a synopsis of the background story and application of the teaching to our practice by Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu.

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Dhammapada verse(s) in Pali:

Verse 81
selo yathā ekaghano, vātena na samīrati.
evaṃ nindāpasaṃsāsu, na samiñjanti paṇḍitā.

English translation of verse(s):

Verse 81
Just as a solid rock is not shaken by the storm, even so the wise are not affected by praise or blame.

(Translated by Acharya Buddharakkhita)

A series on the Dhammapada, a set of 423 verse teachings given by the Buddha, including explanation of the Pali verse, a synopsis of the background story and application of the teaching to our practice by Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu.

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Dhammapada verse(s) in Pali:

Verse 80
udakañhi nayanti nettikā, usukārā namayanti tejanaṃ.
dāruṃ namayanti tacchakā, attānaṃ damayanti paṇḍitā.

English translation of verse(s):

Verse 80
Irrigators regulate the rivers; fletchers straighten the arrow shaft; carpenters shape the wood; the wise control themselves.

(Translated by Acharya Buddharakkhita)

A series on the Dhammapada, a set of 423 verse teachings given by the Buddha, including explanation of the Pali verse, a synopsis of the background story and application of the teaching to our practice by Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu.

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Dhammapada verse(s) in Pali:

Verse 79
dhammapīti sukhaṃ seti, vippasannena cetasā.
ariyappavedite dhamme, sadā ramati paṇḍito.

English translation of verse(s):

Verse 79
He who drinks deep the Dhamma lives happily with a tranquil mind. The wise man ever delights in the Dhamma made known by the Noble One (the Buddha).

(Translated by Acharya Buddharakkhita)

A series on the Dhammapada, a set of 423 verse teachings given by the Buddha, including explanation of the Pali verse, a synopsis of the background story and application of the teaching to our practice by Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu.

This Dhammapada Part I podcast includes Chapters 1-17 (Verses 1-234). Please subscribe to Dhammapada Part II for the verses in the rest of the chapters. New episodes are published in the Dhammapada Part II podcast.

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Dhammapada verse(s) in Pali:

Verse 78
na bhaje pāpake mitte, na bhaje purisādhame.
bhajetha mitte kalyāṇe, bhajetha purisuttame.

English translation of verse(s):

Verse 78
Do not associate with evil companions; do not seek the fellowship of the vile. Associate with the good friends; seek the fellowship of noble men.

(Translated by Acharya Buddharakkhita)

A series on the Dhammapada, a set of 423 verse teachings given by the Buddha, including explanation of the Pali verse, a synopsis of the background story and application of the teaching to our practice by Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu.

This Dhammapada Part I podcast includes Chapters 1-17 (Verses 1-234). Please subscribe to Dhammapada Part II for the verses in the rest of the chapters. New episodes are published in the Dhammapada Part II podcast.

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