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
The Power of Diligence | Dhammapada Verse 32 | Appamada Vagga
In this verse, the Supreme Buddha tells us the great power of diligence. (1 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 7 & 8 | Yamaka Vagga
How not to be overpowered by Mara? (2 min)
Dhammapada Verses 1 & 2 | Yamaka Vagga
This is why we must tame our minds! (2 min)
Sakka, the Leader of Gods | Dhammapada Verse 30 | Appamada Vagga
Diligence is praised by the wise. (1 min)
Dhammapada Verses 15 & 16 | Yamaka Vagga
Did you know that in this world there are evil doers and merit makers? (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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