Devatāsaṁyutta 9

Linked Discourses 1.9

1. A Reed

Fond of Conceit

1 At Sāvatthī.

Standing to one side, that deity spoke this verse in the Buddha’s presence:

2 “One fond of conceit can’t be tamed,

no sage is lacking immersion.

Living negligent alone in the wilderness,

they can’t cross beyond Death’s dominion.”

3 “Having given up conceit, serene within oneself,

with a good heart, everywhere free;

living diligent alone in the wilderness,

they cross beyond Death’s dominion.”