Jetavanasutta

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Jetavanasutta

Jeta’s Grove

“Idañhi taṁ jetavanaṁ,

“This is indeed that Jeta’s Grove,

isisaṅghanisevitaṁ;

frequented by the Saṅgha of seers,

Āvutthaṁ dhammarājena,

where the King of Dhamma stayed:

pītisañjananaṁ mama.

it brings me joy!

Kammaṁ vijjā ca dhammo ca,

Deeds, knowledge, and principle;

sīlaṁ jīvitamuttamaṁ;

ethical conduct, an excellent livelihood;

Etena maccā sujjhanti,

by these are mortals purified,

na gottena dhanena vā.

not by clan or wealth.

Tasmā hi paṇḍito poso,

That’s why an astute person,

sampassaṁ atthamattano;

seeing what’s good for themselves,

Yoniso vicine dhammaṁ,

would examine the teaching rationally,

evaṁ tattha visujjhati.

that’s how they become purified in that.

Sāriputtova paññāya,

Sāriputta is full of wisdom,

sīlena upasamena ca;

ethics, and peace.

Yopi pāraṅgato bhikkhu,

Even a mendicant who has crossed over

etāvaparamo siyā”ti.

might at best equal him.”