Verse 10

Chapter 2: Heedfulness

The Verse

By Heedfulness did Indra become the overlord of the gods. Heedfulness is ever praised, and heedlessness ever despised.

— Dhammapada, Chapter 2, Verse 10
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Dhammapada

Verse 10

Chapter 2: Heedfulness

The Verse

By Heedfulness did Indra become the overlord of the gods. Heedfulness is ever praised, and heedlessness ever despised.

— Dhammapada, Chapter 2, Verse 10

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