For the means to profit and the path to quenching are two quite different things. A mendicant disciple of the Buddha, understanding what this really means, would never delight in honors, but rather would foster seclusion.
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The Dhammapada, translated by Buddharakkhita, is one of the most cherished scriptures of Theravada Buddhism — a collection of 423 verses attributed to the Buddha himself, presenting the core of the dharma in pithy, memorable form. Its verses on the mind, suffering, the path, and nirvana have guided and comforted practitioners for over two thousand years. This translation is widely used in meditation centers and Buddhist studies programs for its fidelity and clarity.
- Author
- Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama)
- Tradition
- Buddhist
- Source text
- Dhammapada
- Chapter
- Dhammapada — The Fool (75)
- Verse / page
- dhp.75
- Topics
- DevoteeDifferencesHappinessKnowledgeTruthUnderstandingWisdomIntellectPathRealityRespectSincerityHealing
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A true devotee says, 'O God, you alone are the doer; you alone do everything.
Whoever performs their duty honestly and sincerely is a 'Karam Yogi', a true devotee.
He should be wise yet innocent; strong yet kind-hearted; one who shares what little he has: only such a person can be a true devotee.