Yamakavagga ⧸ Gāthā 2
Manopubbaṅgamā dhammā manoseṭṭhā manomayā
Manasā ce pasannena bhāsati vā karoti vā
Tato naṃ sukhaṃ anveti chāyā va anapāyinī
Manasā ce pasannena bhāsati vā karoti vā
Tato naṃ sukhaṃ anveti chāyā va anapāyinī
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The Twin-Verses ⧸ Verse 2
Mind is the forerunner of (all good) states. Mind is chief; mind-made are they. If one speaks or acts with pure mind, because of that, happiness follows one, even as ones shadow that never leaves.
English translation by Ven. Narada Maha Thera. For free distribution only.
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