Verse 19

Chapter 26: Brahmins

The Verse

Like water on a lotus leaf, or a mustard seed on the point of a needle, he who does not cling to sensual pleasures — him do I call a holy man.

— Dhammapada, Chapter 26, Verse 19

Verse 19

Chapter 26: Brahmins

The Verse

Like water on a lotus leaf, or a mustard seed on the point of a needle, he who does not cling to sensual pleasures — him do I call a holy man.

— Dhammapada, Chapter 26, Verse 19

Dhammapada — Timeless wisdom from the Buddha's teachings

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