Verse 378. He Is Peaceful Who Is Free From All Worldly Things

That bhikkhu calmed of body, speech,
calmed and well-composed of mind,
who world-enjoyments has renounced,
‘one calmed’ indeed is truly called.

Explanation: For a monk to be wholly and completely tranquil, he must be restrained in body and speech. This discipline derives from restraint of mind. Then, when these three forms of restraints have been achieved, the monk is automatically wholly and completely tranquil.

 

Treasury of Truth: Illustrated Dhammapada – 423 Verses

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