Daily Words of the Buddha for August 20, 2017

Pāli Word a Day for August 20, 2017 — pamodati — to rejoice, enjoy, to be delighted, to be glad or satisfied

Paṇḍito sīlasampanno
jalaṃ aggīva bhāsati;
bhoge saṃharamānassa
bhamarasseva irīyato.

One who is virtuous and wise
shines forth like a blazing fire;
like a bee collecting nectar
one acquires wealth by harming none.

Dīgha Nikāya 3.265
Gemstones of the Good Dhamma, compiled and translated by Ven. S. Dhammika

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