Verse 4

Chapter 16: The Beloved

The Verse

From endearment springs grief, from endearment springs fear. For one who is wholly free from endearment there is no grief, whence then fear?

— Dhammapada, Chapter 16, Verse 4
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Verse 4

Chapter 16: The Beloved

The Verse

From endearment springs grief, from endearment springs fear. For one who is wholly free from endearment there is no grief, whence then fear?

— Dhammapada, Chapter 16, Verse 4

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