Verse 387. The Buddha Shines Day And Night

The sun is bright by day,
the moon enlights the night,
armoured shines the warrior,
contemplative the Brahmin True.
But all day and night-time too
resplendent does the Buddha shine.

Explanation: The sun shines during the day. The moon beams at night. The warrior glows only when he has his armour on. The brahmana shines when he is concentrated on contemplation. All these people have various times to shine. But the Buddha is radiant all day and all night through his Enlightenment.

 

Treasury of Truth: Illustrated Dhammapada – 423 Verses

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