Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Dhammapada 109 [Khuddaka Nikaya]


8 - Sahassavaggo, Thousands
8 - Ayuvaddhanakumara Vatthu 

Abhivadanasilissa, niccam vuddhapacayino;
cattaro dhamma vaddhanti, ayu vanno sukham balam.
109: For one who always respects and honours those who are older and more virtuous, four benefits, viz., longevity, beauty, happiness and strength, will increase.
Reference: Mya Tin, Daw, tr. The Dhammapada: Verses and Stories. Rangoon: Burma Tipitaka Association, 1986.

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