Dhammapada 356 - 359

Posted by drdoof on 07-07-2013, 2:29 PM :


Verse 356:
Weeds damage fields;
lust spoils all beings.
Therefore, giving to those free from lust
yields great benefit.

Verse 357:
Weeds damage fields;
ill will spills all beings.
Therefore, giving to those free from ill will
yields great benefit.

Verse 358:
Weeds damage fields;
ignorance spoils all beings.
Therefore, giving to those free from ignorance
yields great benefit.

Verse 359:
Weeds damage fields;
covetousness spoils all beings.
Therefore, giving to those free from covetousness
yields great benefit.