Devatāsaṁyutta 48

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5. On Fire

Jeta’s Grove

1 “This is indeed that Jeta’s Grove,

frequented by the Saṅgha of seers,

where the King of Dhamma stayed:

it brings me joy!

2 Deeds, knowledge, and principle;

ethical conduct, an excellent livelihood;

by these are mortals purified,

not by clan or wealth.

3 That’s why an astute person,

seeing what’s good for themselves,

would examine the teaching rationally,

that’s how they become purified in that.

4 Sāriputta is full of wisdom,

ethics, and peace.

Even a mendicant who has crossed over

might at best equal him.”