Anavaṭṭhitacittassa, saddhammaṃ avijānato;
Pariplavapasādassa, paññā na paripūrati.
If one’s mind is not firm in the Dhamma practice, if he does not know true Dhamma, and if his faith wavers, his wisdom never matures.
Dhammapada 38
Read all the verses in the chapter of The Mind on SuttaFriends.org in Pali and English.
What treasure do the wise protect? (2 min)
Our minds wander from far and wide, trapping us in the bonds of the Evil One (2 min)
In this verse, the Supreme Buddha compares the mind to a fish that is thrown on dry ground. (1 min)
Don’t harbour these thoughts! (2 min)
(2 mins) Beneficial and Unbeneficial things.
In this verse, the Supreme Buddha uses a wonderful simile to illustrate the importance of diligence. (1 min)
