Daily Words of the Buddha for July 09, 2017

Pāli Word a Day for July 09, 2017 — tāṇa — shelter, protection, refuge, especially of shelter and peace offered by the dhamma

Sabbā āsattiyo chetvā,
vineyya hadaye daraṃ,
upasanto sukhaṃ seti,
santiṃ pappuyya cetasā.

With all one’s attachments cut,
with the heart’s pining subdued,
calm and serene and happy is one,
for one has attained peace of mind.

Saṃyutta Nikāya 1.242
Gemstones of the Good Dhamma, compiled and translated by Ven. S. Dhammika

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