Theragāthā 162

Verses of the Senior Monks 2.42

The Book of the Twos

Chapter Five

Dhammapāla

1 The young monk

who is devoted to the teaching of the Buddha,

wakeful while others sleep—

his life is not in vain.

2 So let the wise devote themselves

to faith, ethical behavior,

confidence, and insight into the teaching,

remembering the instructions of the Buddhas.