Dandavagga ⧸ Gāthā 133
Mā voca pharusaṃ kañci vuttā paṭivadeyyu taṃ
Dukkhā hi sārambhakathā paṭidaṇḍā phuseyyu taṃ
Dukkhā hi sārambhakathā paṭidaṇḍā phuseyyu taṃ
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Punishment ⧸ Verse 133
Speak harshly to no one,
or the words will be thrown
right back at you.
Contentious talk is painful,
for you get struck by rods in return.
or the words will be thrown
right back at you.
Contentious talk is painful,
for you get struck by rods in return.
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