Dhammapada

Dhp 21 · Miscellany

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Renunciation, arahantship, and the vigilant mindfulness of the Buddha's awakened disciples, contrasted with the heedless pursuit of harmful ease.

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Dhp 22 · Hell

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The grave consequences of lying, immoral conduct, and adultery, which lead the heedless toward a hellish rebirth.

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Dhp 23 · Elephants

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Self-mastery as the highest taming, likening endurance of blame and self-control to the training of a war elephant.

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Dhp 24 · Craving

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Craving as the root of suffering, growing like a creeping vine unless uprooted entirely at its source.

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Dhp 25 · Monks

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Sense-restraint, contentment, and inward delight in the Dhamma as the true marks of a genuine monk.

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Dhp 26 · Brahmans

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Redefining 'brahman' by purity of conduct and liberation rather than by birth, caste, or ritual status.

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