Dukanipāta

The Book of the Twos

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Theragāthā 2.11

Verses of the Senior Monks 2.11

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Dukanipāta

The Book of the Twos

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Dutiyavagga

Chapter Two

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Mahācundattheragāthā

Mahācunda

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“Sussūsā sutavaddhanī,

It’s from eagerness to learn that learning grows;

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sutaṁ paññāya vaddhanaṁ;

when you’re learned, wisdom grows;

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Paññāya atthaṁ jānāti,

by wisdom, you know the goal;

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ñāto attho sukhāvaho.

knowing the goal brings happiness.

2.1

Sevetha pantāni senāsanāni,

You should frequent remote lodgings

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Careyya saṁyojanavippamokkhaṁ;

and practice to be released from fetters.

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Sace ratiṁ nādhigaccheyya tattha,

If you don’t find enjoyment there,

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Saṅghe vase rakkhitatto satimā”ti.

live in the Saṅgha, self-protected and mindful.

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… Mahācundo thero ….