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 38 | Consequences of a Weak Mind | Citta Vagga
Did you know the consequences of a weak mind? (2 min)
Sakka, the Leader of Gods | Dhammapada Verse 30 | Appamada Vagga
Diligence is praised by the wise. (1 min)
Dhammapada Verses 17 & 18 | Yamaka Vagga
Do you want to rejoice in this life and the next as well? (2 min)
Dhammapada Verses 15 & 16 | Yamaka Vagga
Did you know that in this world there are evil doers and merit makers? (2 min)
The Power of Diligence | Dhammapada Verse 32 | Appamada Vagga
In this verse, the Supreme Buddha tells us the great power of diligence. (1 min)
Dhammapada Verses 37 | Citta Vagga
Our minds wander from far and wide, trapping us in the bonds of the Evil One (2 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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