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
Taming the Mind | Dhammapada Verse 33 | Citta Vagga
Difficulty in taming the mind. (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)
The Nature of the Mind is like a Fish | Dhammapada Verse 34 | Citta Vagga
In this verse, the Supreme Buddha compares the mind to a fish that is thrown on dry ground. (1 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 3 & 4 | Yamaka Vagga
Don’t harbour these thoughts! (2 min)
Dhammapada Verses 21 & 22 | Appamada Vagga
Why is it important to practice the Dhamma DILIGENTLY? (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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