Jātaka Ekakanipāta Atthakāmavagga 6. Ārāmadūsakajātaka

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1.1

“Na ve anatthakusalena,

Surely not with one who misunderstands the meaning

1.2

atthacariyā sukhāvahā;

does good conduct lead to happiness.

1.3

Hāpeti atthaṁ dummedho,

The simpleton destroys the good,

1.4

kapi ārāmiko yathā”ti.

like the monkey groundskeeper.

2.1

Ārāmadūsakajātakaṁ chaṭṭhaṁ.