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 35 | Citta Vagga
A tamed mind brings happiness (2 min)
Dhammapada Verses 37 | Citta Vagga
Our minds wander from far and wide, trapping us in the bonds of the Evil One (2 min)
Dhammapada Verses 15 & 16 | Yamaka Vagga
Did you know that in this world there are evil doers and merit makers? (2 min)
Dhammapada Verses 13 & 14 | Yamaka Vagga
Did you know that lust penetrates the mind that’s not developed by meditation? (2 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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