Mahācundattheragāthā

Theragāthā 2.11

Verses of the Senior Monks 2.11

Dukanipāta

The Book of the Twos

Dutiyavagga

Chapter Two

Mahācundattheragāthā

Mahācunda

“Sussūsā sutavaddhanī,

It’s from eagerness to learn that learning grows;

sutaṁ paññāya vaddhanaṁ;

when you’re learned, wisdom grows;

Paññāya atthaṁ jānāti,

by wisdom, you know the goal;

ñāto attho sukhāvaho.

knowing the goal brings happiness.

Sevetha pantāni senāsanāni,

You should frequent remote lodgings

Careyya saṁyojanavippamokkhaṁ;

and practice to be released from fetters.

Sace ratiṁ nādhigaccheyya tattha,

If you don’t find enjoyment there,

Saṅghe vase rakkhitatto satimā”ti.

live in the Saṅgha, self-protected and mindful.

… Mahācundo thero ….