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HEMAVATASUTTA.
4. Whatever living beings there are, either feeble or strong, all either long or great, middle-sized, short, small or large,
(145) 5. Either seen or which are not seen, and which live far (or) near, either born or seeking birth, may all creatures be happy-minded.
(146) 6. Let no one deceive another, let him not despise (another) in any place, let him not out of anger or resentment wish harm to another.
(147) 7. As a mother at the risk of her life watches over her own child, her only child, so also let every one cultivate a boundless (friendly) mind towards all beings.
(148) 8. And let him cultivate goodwill towards all the world, a boundless (friendly) mind, above and below and across, unobstructed, without hatred, without enmity.
(149) 9. Standing, walking or sitting or lying, as long as he be awake, let him devote himself to this mind; this (way of) living they say is the best in this world.
(150) 10. He who, not having embraced (philosophical) views, is virtuous, endowed with (perfect) vision, after subduing greediness for sensual pleasures, will never again go to a mother's womb. (151)
Mettasutta is ended.
9. HEMAVATASUTTA. A dialogue between two Yakkhas on the qualities of Buddha.
They go to Buddha, and after having their questions answered they, together with ten hundred Yakkhas, become the followers of Buddha. 1. 'To-day is the fifteenth, a fast day; a lovely
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| SR No. | 007674 |
| Book Title | Dhammapada |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Max Muller |
| Publisher | Oxford |
| Publication Year | 1881 |
| Total Pages | 2540 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English |
| File Size | 45 MB |