Verses of the Senior Monks 2.11 The Book of the Twos Chapter Two Mahācunda (THAG2.11)

1.1

“Sussūsā sutavaddhanī,

It’s from eagerness to learn that learning grows;

1.2

sutaṁ paññāya vaddhanaṁ;

when you’re learned, wisdom grows;

1.3

Paññāya atthaṁ jānāti,

by wisdom, you know the goal;

1.4

ñāto attho sukhāvaho.

knowing the goal brings happiness.

2.1

Sevetha pantāni senāsanāni,

You should frequent remote lodgings

2.2

Careyya saṁyojanavippamokkhaṁ;

and practice to be released from fetters.

2.3

Sace ratiṁ nādhigaccheyya tattha,

If you don’t find enjoyment there,

2.4

Saṅghe vase rakkhitatto satimā”ti.

live in the Saṅgha, self-protected and mindful.

2.5

… Mahācundo thero ….