Jaravagga ⧸ Gāthā 146
Ko nu hāso kimānando niccaṃ pajjalite sati
Andhakārena onaddhā padīpaṃ na gavessatha
Andhakārena onaddhā padīpaṃ na gavessatha
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Old Age ⧸ Verse 146
What laughter, why joy,
when constantly aflame?
Enveloped in darkness,
dont you look for a lamp?
when constantly aflame?
Enveloped in darkness,
dont you look for a lamp?
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