..续本文上一页atever is to be done by one who is skilful in seeking (what is) good, having attained that tranquil state (of Nibbâna):--Let him be able and upright and conscientious and of soft speech, gentle, not proud, (142)
2. And contented and easily supported and having few cares, unburdened and with his senses calmed and wise, not arrogant, without (showing) greediness (when going his round) in families. (143)
3. And let him not do anything mean for which others who are wise might reprove (him); may all beings be happy and secure, may they be happy-minded. (144)
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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.
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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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night has come,”--so said the Yakkha Sâtâgira,--”let us (go and) see the renowned Master Gotama.” (152)
2. ”Is the mind of such a one well disposed towards all beings
”--so said the Yakkha Hemavata,--”are his thoughts restrained as to things wished for or not wished for
” (153)
3. ”His mind is well disposed towards all beings, (the mind) of such a one,”--so said the Yakkha Sâtâgira,--”and his thoughts are restrained as to things wished for or not wished for.” (154)
4. ”Does he not take what has not been given (to him)
”--so said the Yakkha Hemavata,--”is he self-controlled (in his behaviour) to living beings
is he far from (a state of) carelessness
does he not abandon meditation
” (155)
5. ”He does not take what has not been given (to him),”--so said the Yakkha Sâtâgira,--”and he is self-controlled (in his behaviour) to living beings, and he is far from (a state of) carelessness; Buddha does not abandon meditation.” (156)
6. ”Does he not speak falsely
”--so said the Yakkha Hemavata,--”is he not harsh-spoken
does he not utter slander
does he not talk nonsense
” (157)
7. ”He does not speak falsely,”--so said the Yakkha Sâtâgira,--”he is not harsh-spoken, he does not utter slander, with judgment he utters what is good sense.” (158)
8. ”Is he not given to sensual pleasures
”--so said the Yakkha Hemavata,--”is his mind undisturbed
has he overcome folly
does he see clearly in (all) things (dhammas)
” (159)
9. ”He is not given to sensual pleasures,”--so said the Yakkha Sâtâgira,--”and his mind is undisturbed;
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he has overcome all folly; Buddha sees clearly in (all) things.” (160…
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