Daily Words of the Buddha for February 04, 2019

Pāli Word a Day for February 04, 2019 — anuggaha — “taking up”, compassion, love for, kindness, assistance, help, favor, benefit

Carañce nādhigaccheyya
seyyaṃ sadisamattano,
ekacariyaṃ daḷhaṃ kayirā;
natthi bāle sahāyatā.

Should a seeker not find
a companion who is better or equal,
let one resolutely pursue a solitary course;
there is no fellowship with the fool.

Dhammapada 5.61
The Dhammapada: The Buddha’s Path of Wisdom, translated from Pāli by Acharya Buddharakkhita

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