Theragāthā 230

Verses of the Senior Monks 8.2

The Book of the Eights

Chapter One

Sirimitta

1 Free of anger and acrimony,

free of deceit, and rid of slander;

that’s how such a mendicant

doesn’t grieve after passing away.

2 Free of anger and acrimony,

free of deceit, and rid of slander;

that’s how a mendicant

with sense doors always guarded

doesn’t grieve after passing away.

3 Free of anger and acrimony,

free of deceit, and rid of slander;

that’s how a mendicant of good morals

doesn’t grieve after passing away.

4 Free of anger and acrimony,

free of deceit, and rid of slander;

that’s how a mendicant with good friends

doesn’t grieve after passing away.

5 Free of anger and acrimony,

free of deceit, and rid of slander;

that’s how a mendicant of good wisdom,

doesn’t grieve after passing away.

6 Whoever has faith in the Realized One,

unwavering and well grounded;

whose ethical conduct is good,

praised and loved by the noble ones;

7 who has confidence in the Saṅgha,

and correct view:

they’re said to be prosperous;

their life is not in vain.

8 So let the wise devote themselves

to faith, ethical behavior,

confidence, and insight into the teaching,

remembering the instructions of the Buddhas.