Verses of the Senior Monks 2.45 The Book of the Twos Chapter Five Visākhapañcālaputta (THAG2.45)

1.1

“Na ukkhipe no ca parikkhipe pare,

One should not suspend others from the Saṅgha, <j>nor raise objections against them;

1.2

Na okkhipe pāragataṁ na eraye;

and neither disparage nor raise one’s voice against <j>one who has crossed to the further shore.

1.3

Na cattavaṇṇaṁ parisāsu byāhare,

One should not praise oneself among the assemblies,

1.4

Anuddhato sammitabhāṇi subbato.

not restless, measured in speech, <j>and true to your vows.

2.1

Susukhumanipuṇatthadassinā,

For one who sees the meaning <j>so very subtle and fine,

2.2

Matikusalena nivātavuttinā;

who is skilled in thought and placid in manner,

2.3

Saṁsevitavuddhasīlinā,

who has cultivated mature ethics—

2.4

Nibbānaṁ na hi tena dullabhan”ti.

it’s not hard to gain extinguishment.

2.5

… Visākho pañcālaputto thero ….