Yamakavagga ⧸ Gāthā 19
Bahumpi ce sahitaṃ bhāsamāno
Na takkaro hoti naro pamatto
Gopo va gāvo gaṇayaṃ paresaṃ
Na bhāgavā sāmaññassa hoti
Na takkaro hoti naro pamatto
Gopo va gāvo gaṇayaṃ paresaṃ
Na bhāgavā sāmaññassa hoti
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The Twin-Verses ⧸ Verse 19
Though he recites much the Sacred Texts (Tipitaka), but is negligent and does not practise according to the Dhamma, like a cowherd who counts the cattle of others, he has no share in the benefits of the life of a bhikkhu (i.e., Magga-phala).
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