SN1:51 Old Age
- DG BB TBW © Translated from the Pali by Bhikkhu Bodhi. (More copyright information)
A devata:
1v.183 "What is good until old age?
What is good when established?
What is the precious gem of humans?
What is hard for thieves to steal?"
The Blessed One:
2v.184 "Virtue is good until old age;
Faith is good when established;
Wisdom is the precious gem of humans;
Merit is hard for thieves to steal."
1"Kiṁsu yāva jarā sādhu,
kiṁsu sādhu patiṭṭhitaṁ;
Kiṁsu narānaṁ ratanaṁ,
kiṁsu corehi dūharan"ti.
2"Sīlaṁ yāva jarā sādhu,
saddhā sādhu patiṭṭhitā;
Paññā narānaṁ ratanaṁ,
puññaṁ corehi dūharan"ti.
