Dhammapada

Attavagga ⧸ Gāthā 160

Attā hi attano nātho kohi nātho paro siyā
Attanā va sudantena nāthaṃ labhati dullabhaṃ

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Self ⧸ Verse 160

One indeed is ones own refuge; how can others be a refuge to one? With oneself thoroughly tamed, one can attain a refuge (i.e., Arahatta Phala), which is so difficult to attain.
English translation by Daw Mya Tin. Edited by Editorial Committee, Burma Tipitaka Association Rangoon, Burma, 1986. For free distribution only, as a gift of dhamma.

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