Verse 9

Chapter 22: Hell

The Verse

An evil deed is better left undone, for such a deed torments one afterwards. But a good deed is better done, doing which one repents not later.

— Dhammapada, Chapter 22, Verse 9

Verse 9

Chapter 22: Hell

The Verse

An evil deed is better left undone, for such a deed torments one afterwards. But a good deed is better done, doing which one repents not later.

— Dhammapada, Chapter 22, Verse 9

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