Verse 1

Chapter 11: Old Age

The Verse

When this world is ever ablaze, why this laughter, why this jubilation? Shrouded in darkness, will you not see the light?

— Dhammapada, Chapter 11, Verse 1
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Dhammapada

Verse 1

Chapter 11: Old Age

The Verse

When this world is ever ablaze, why this laughter, why this jubilation? Shrouded in darkness, will you not see the light?

— Dhammapada, Chapter 11, Verse 1

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