Appamatto pamattesu, suttesu bahujāgaro;
Abalassaṃva sīghasso, hitvā yāti sumedhaso.
The wise sage is diligent among the negligent. He is awake and meditates when others sleep. He advances like a swift horse leaving the weak one behind.
Dhammapada 29
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This is why we must tame our minds! (2 min)
In this verse, the Supreme Buddha uses a wonderful simile to illustrate the importance of diligence. (1 min)
(2 mins) Beneficial and Unbeneficial things.
How does one gain glory day by day and ultimately experience the incomparable freedom, Nibbana? (2 min)
A tamed mind brings happiness (2 min)
Did you know the consequences of a weak mind? (2 min)
