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
Phenomena are preceded by the heart,
ruled by the heart,
made of the heart.
If you speak or act
with a calm, bright heart,
then happiness follows you,
like a shadow
that never leaves.
ruled by the heart,
made of the heart.
If you speak or act
with a calm, bright heart,
then happiness follows you,
like a shadow
that never leaves.
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