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  a well…directed mind will do us greater service。
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  The Dhammapada A Collection of Verses Being One of the Canonical Books of the Buddhists
  Chapter IV Flowers
  44。 Who shall overcome this earth; and the world of Yama (the lord of
  the departed); and the world of the gods?            Who shall find out the plainly
  shown path of virtue; as a clever man finds out the (right) flower?
  45。 The disciple will overcome the earth; and the world of Yama; and
  the world of the gods。        The disciple will find out the plainly shown path
  of virtue; as a clever man finds out the (right) flower。
  46。 He who knows that this body is like froth; and has learnt that it is
  as unsubstantial as a mirage; will break the flower…pointed arrow of Mara;
  and never see the king of death。
  47。 Death carries off a man who is gathering flowers and whose mind
  is distracted; as a flood carries off a sleeping village。
  48。 Death subdues a man who is gathering flowers; and whose mind is
  distracted; before he is satiated in his pleasures。
  49。 As the bee collects nectar and departs without injuring the flower;
  or its colour or scent; so let a sage dwell in his village。
  50。   Not   the   perversities   of   others;   not   their   sins   of   commission   or
  omission; but his own misdeeds and negligences should a sage take notice
  of。
  51。 Like   a beautiful flower;  full   of colour;  but   without scent;  are the
  fine but fruitless words of him who does not act accordingly。
  52。 But; like a beautiful flower; full of colour and full of scent; are the
  fine and fruitful words of him who acts accordingly。
  53。 As many kinds of wreaths can be made from a heap of flowers; so
  many good things may be achieved by a mortal when once he is born。
  54。 The scent of flowers does not travel against the wind; nor (that of)
  sandal…wood;   or   of   Tagara   and   Mallika   flowers;   but   the   odour   of   good
  people travels even against the wind; a good man pervades every place。
  55。 Sandal…wood or Tagara; a lotus…flower; or a Vassiki; among these
  sorts of perfumes; the perfume of virtue is unsurpassed。
  56。 Mean is the scent that comes from Tagara and sandal…wood;the
  perfume of those who possess virtue rises up to the gods as the highest。
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  57。    Of   the   people    who     possess    these    virtues;   who     live  without
  thoughtlessness; and who are emancipated through true knowledge; Mara;
  the tempter; never finds the way。
  58;  59。 As   on   a   heap   of   rubbish   cast   upon   the  highway  the   lily  will
  grow   full   of   sweet   perfume   and   delight;   thus   the   disciple   of   the   truly
  enlightened Buddha shines forth by his knowledge among those who are
  like rubbish; among the people that walk in darkness。
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  The Dhammapada A Collection of Verses Being One of the Canonical Books of the Buddhists
  Chapter V The Fool
  60。 Long is the night to him who is awake; long is a mile to him who
  is tired; long is life to the foolish who do not know the true law。
  61。 If a traveller does not meet with one who is his better; or his equal;
  let him firmly keep to his solitary journey; there is no companionship with
  a fool。
  62。  〃These   sons   belong to   me;   and   this   wealth   belongs   to   me;〃   with
  such thoughts a fool is tormented。          He himself does not belong to himself;
  how much less sons and wealth?
  63。 The fool who knows his foolishness; is wise at least so far。               But a
  fool who thinks himself wise; he is called a fool indeed。
  64。 If a fool be associated with a wise man even all his life; he will
  perceive the truth as little as a spoon perceives the taste of soup。
  65。 If an intelligent man be associated for one minute only with a wise
  man; he will soon perceive the truth; as the tongue perceives the taste of
  soup。
  66。   Fools   of   little   understanding   have   themselves   for   their   greatest
  enemies; for they do evil deeds which must bear bitter fruits。
  67。 That deed is not well done of which a man must repent; and the
  reward of which he receives crying and with a tearful face。
  68。 No; that deed is well done of which a man does not repent; and the
  reward of which he receives gladly and cheerfully。
  69。 As long as the evil deed done does not bear fruit; the fool thinks it
  is like honey; but when it ripens; then the fool suffers grief。
  70。 Let a fool month after month eat his food (like an ascetic) with the
  tip of a blade of Kusa grass; yet he is not worth the sixteenth particle of
  those who have well weighed the law。
  71。 An   evil   deed;   like   newly…drawn   milk;   does   not   turn   (suddenly);
  smouldering; like fire covered by ashes; it follows the fool。
  72。 And when the evil deed; after it has become known; brings sorrow
  to the fool; then it destroys his bright lot; nay; it cleaves his head。
  73。 Let the fool wish for a false reputation; for precedence among the
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  Bhikshus; for lordship in the convents; for worship among other people!
  74。 〃May both the layman and he who has left the world think that this
  is done   by   me;   may   they  be   subject to   me   in   everything   which   is   to   be
  done or is not to be done;〃 thus is the mind of the fool; and his desire and
  pride increase。
  75。 〃One is the road that leads to wealth; another the road that leads to
  Nirvana;〃 if the Bhikshu; the disciple of Buddha; has learnt this; he will
  not yearn for honour; he will strive after separation from the world。
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  The Dhammapada A Collection of Verses Being One of the Canonical Books of the Buddhists
  Chapter VI The Wise Man
  (Pandita)
  76。 If you see an intelligent man who tells you where true treasures are
  to be found; who shows what is to be avoided; and administers reproofs;
  follow  that   wise   man;   it   will   be   better;   not   worse;   for  those   who   follow
  him。
  77。 Let him admonish; let him teach; let him forbid what is improper!…
  …he will be beloved of the good; by the bad he will be hated。
  78。   Do   not   have   evil…doers   for   friends;   do   not   have   low   people   for
  friends: have virtuous people for friends; have for friends the best of men。
  79。   He   who   drinks   in   the   law   lives   happily   with   a   serene   mind:   the
  sage rejoices always in the law; as preached by the elect (Ariyas)。
  80。 Well…makers lead the water (wherever they like); fletchers bend the
  arrow; carpenters bend a log of wood; wise people fashion themselves。
  81。 As a solid rock is not shaken by the wind; wise people falter not
  amidst blame and praise。
  82。 Wise people; after they have listened to the laws; become serene;
  like a deep; smooth; and still lake。
  83。   Good   people   walk   on   whatever   befall;   the   good   do   not   prattle;
  longing for pleasure; whether touched by happiness or sorrow wise people
  never appear elated or depressed。
  84。   If;   whether   for   his   own   sake;   or   for   the   sake   of   others;   a   man
  wishes neither for a son; nor for wealth; nor for lordship; and if he does
  not wish for his own success by unfair means; then he is good; wise; and
  virtuous。
  85。 Few are there among men who arrive at the other shore (become
  Arhats); the other people here run up and down the shore。
  86。   But   those   who;   when   the   law   has   been   well   preached   to   them;
  follow the law; will pass across the dominion of death; however difficult to
  overcome。
  87; 88。 A wise man should leave the dark state (of ordinary life); and
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  follow the bright state (of the Bhikshu)。            After going from his home to a
  homeless state; he should in his retirement look for enjoyment where there
  seemed   to   be   no   enjoyment。     Leaving   all   pleasures   behind;   and   calling
  nothing his own; the wise man should purge himself from all the troubles
  of the mind。
  89。   Those   whose