Verse 362. The True Monk

With hands controlled and feet controlled,
in speech as well as head controlled,
delighting in inward collectedness
alone, content, a bhikkhu’s called.

Explanation: He who controls his hands, controls his foot, controls his speech, and has complete control of himself; who finds delight in insight development practice and is calm; who stays alone and is contented they call him a monk.

 

Treasury of Truth: Illustrated Dhammapada – 423 Verses

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