Theragatha
Chapter I — Single Verses

111

Jenta

Translated from the Pali by Thanissaro Bhikkhu.

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[Pali][pts][olds]

 

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Going forth is hard;
    houses are hard places to live;
the Dhamma is deep;
    wealth, hard to obtain;
it's hard to keep going
with whatever we get:
    so it's right that we ponder
    continually
    continual
    inconstancy.