Theragāthā 2.11
Translators: sujato
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 ….