Verse 23

Chapter 24: Craving

The Verse

Weeds are the bane of fields, lust is the bane of mankind. Therefore, what is offered to those free of lust yields abundant fruit.

— Dhammapada, Chapter 24, Verse 23

Verse 23

Chapter 24: Craving

The Verse

Weeds are the bane of fields, lust is the bane of mankind. Therefore, what is offered to those free of lust yields abundant fruit.

— Dhammapada, Chapter 24, Verse 23

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