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 7 & 8 | Yamaka Vagga
How not to be overpowered by Mara? (2 min)
Dhammapada Verse 26 | Appamada Vagga
What treasure do the wise protect? (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 19 & 20 | Yamaka Vagga
Have you ever heard of the negligent person and the diligent person? (3 min)
Dhammapada Verses 38 | Consequences of a Weak Mind | Citta Vagga
Did you know the consequences of a weak mind? (2 min)
Dhammapada Verse 29 | Appamada Vagga
In this verse, the Supreme Buddha describes the diligence of great Arahants (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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