Verse 13

Chapter 10: The Stick

The Verse

Neither going about naked, nor matted locks, nor filth, nor fasting, nor lying on the ground, nor smearing oneself with ashes and dust, nor sitting on the heels (in penance) can purify a mortal who has not overcome doubt.

— Dhammapada, Chapter 10, Verse 13

Verse 13

Chapter 10: The Stick

The Verse

Neither going about naked, nor matted locks, nor filth, nor fasting, nor lying on the ground, nor smearing oneself with ashes and dust, nor sitting on the heels (in penance) can purify a mortal who has not overcome doubt.

— Dhammapada, Chapter 10, Verse 13