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From:
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-guarded and mindful.
… Mahācundo thero ….