Phandanaṃ capalaṃ cittaṃ, dūrakkhaṃ dunnivārayaṃ;
Ujuṃ karoti medhāvī, usukārova tejanaṃ.
The mind is so fickle and agitated. It is very difficult to protect and very challenging to guard from evil. The wise person straightens his mind as an arrow maker straightens an arrow shaft.
Dhammapada 33
Dhammapada Verses 3 & 4 | Yamaka Vagga
Don’t harbour these thoughts! (2 min)
Dhammapada Verses 19 & 20 | Yamaka Vagga
Have you ever heard of the negligent person and the diligent person? (3 min)
Dhammapada Verses 11 & 12 | Yamaka Vagga
(2 mins) Beneficial and Unbeneficial things.
Dhammapada Verse 25 | Appamada Vagga
The island called Nibbana, which no flood can overwhelm! (1 min)
Dhammapada Verses 27 & 28 | Appamada Vagga
In these verses, learn the differences in qualities of a foolish and wise person (2 min)
Destroy All Bonds | Dhammapada Verse 31 | Appamada Vagga
In this verse, the Supreme Buddha uses a wonderful simile to illustrate the importance of diligence. (1 min)
Beautiful
Love the way the Pali version is recited.
I am looking forward to more. Hope all 423 verses are covered.
How nice it would be if Monk with distinction elaborated on some of the verses like dadato punnam pavadati……., punnam na pammajhaya, sacam manorakheya….
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