Verse 4

Chapter 12: The Self

The Verse

One truly is the protector of oneself; who else could the protector be? With oneself fully controlled, one gains a mastery that is hard to gain.

— Dhammapada, Chapter 12, Verse 4

Verse 4

Chapter 12: The Self

The Verse

One truly is the protector of oneself; who else could the protector be? With oneself fully controlled, one gains a mastery that is hard to gain.

— Dhammapada, Chapter 12, Verse 4

Dhammapada — Timeless wisdom from the Buddha's teachings

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