Verses of the Senior Monks 1.70 The Book of the Ones Chapter Seven Puṇṇa (2nd) (THAG1.70)

1.1

“Sīlameva idha aggaṁ,

Ethical conduct is best in this life,

1.2

paññavā pana uttamo;

but one with wisdom is supreme.

1.3

Manussesu ca devesu,

Someone with both virtue and wisdom

1.4

sīlapaññāṇato jayan”ti.

is victorious among men and gods.

1.5

… Puṇṇo thero …

1.6

vaggo sattamo.

2.0

Tassuddānaṁ

2.1

Vappo ca vajjiputto ca,

2.2

pakkho vimalakoṇḍañño;

2.3

Ukkhepakatavaccho ca,

2.4

meghiyo ekadhammiko;

2.5

Ekudāniyachannā ca,

2.6

puṇṇatthero mahabbaloti.