Aṇguttara-Nikāya
I. Ekanipāta
The Book of the Gradual Sayings
or
More-Numbered Suttas
Part I
The Book of the Ones
Suttas 495-584
Translated from the Pali by
F.L. Woodward, M.A.
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[495][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the faculty of faith
together with the first musing
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[496][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the faculty of energy
together with the first musing
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[497][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the faculty of mindfulness
together with the first musing
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[498][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the faculty of concentration
together with the first musing
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[499][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the faculty of insight
together with the first musing
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[500][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the power of faith
together with the first musing
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[501][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the power of energy
together with the first musing
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[502][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the power of mindfulness
together with the first musing
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[503][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the power of concentration
together with the first musing
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[504][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the power of insight
together with the first musing
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[505][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the faculty of faith
together with the second musing
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[506][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the faculty of energy
together with the second musing
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[507][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the faculty of mindfulness
together with the second musing
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[508][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the faculty of concentration
together with the second musing
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[509][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the faculty of insight
together with the second musing
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[510][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the power of faith
together with the second musing
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[511][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the power of energy
together with the second musing
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[512][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the power of mindfulness
together with the second musing
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[513][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the power of concentration
together with the second musing
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[514][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the power of insight
together with the second musing
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[515][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the faculty of faith
together with the third musing
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[516][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the faculty of energy
together with the third musing
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[517][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the faculty of mindfulness
together with the third musing
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[518][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the faculty of concentration
together with the third musing
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[519][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the faculty of insight
together with the third musing
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[520][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the power of faith
together with the third musing
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[521][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the power of energy
together with the third musing
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[522][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the power of mindfulness
together with the third musing
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[523][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the power of concentration
together with the third musing
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[524][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the power of insight
together with the third musing
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[525][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the faculty of faith
together with the fourth musing
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[526][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the faculty of energy
together with the fourth musing
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[527][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the faculty of mindfulness
together with the fourth musing
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[528][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the faculty of concentration
together with the fourth musing
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[529][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the faculty of insight
together with the fourth musing
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[530][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the power of faith
together with the fourth musing
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[531][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the power of energy
together with the fourth musing
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[532][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the power of mindfulness
together with the fourth musing
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[533][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the power of concentration
together with the fourth musing
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[534][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the power of insight
together with the fourth musing
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[535][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the faculty of faith
together with goodwill
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[536][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the faculty of energy
together with goodwill
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[537][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the faculty of mindfulness
together with goodwill
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[538][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the faculty of concentration
together with goodwill
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[539][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the faculty of insight
together with goodwill
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[540][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the power of faith
together with goodwill
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[541][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the power of energy
together with goodwill
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[542][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the power of mindfulness
together with goodwill
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[543][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the power of concentration
together with goodwill
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[544][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the power of insight
together with goodwill
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[545][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the faculty of faith
together with compassion
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[546][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the faculty of energy
together with compassion
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[547][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the faculty of mindfulness
together with compassion
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[548][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the faculty of concentration
together with compassion
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[549][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the faculty of insight
together with compassion
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[550][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the power of faith
together with compassion
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[551][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the power of energy
together with compassion
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[552][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the power of mindfulness
together with compassion
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[553][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the power of concentration
together with compassion
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[554][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the power of insight
together with compassion
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[555][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the faculty of faith
together with selfless love
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[556][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the faculty of energy
together with selfless love
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[557][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the faculty of mindfulness
together with selfless love
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[558][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the faculty of concentration
together with selfless love
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[559][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the faculty of insight
together with selfless love
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[560][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the power of faith
together with selfless love
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[561][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the power of energy
together with selfless love
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[562][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the power of mindfulness
together with selfless love
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[563][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the power of concentration
together with selfless love
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[564][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the power of insight
together with selfless love
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[565][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the faculty of faith
together with equanimity
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[566][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the faculty of energy
together with equanimity
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[567][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the faculty of mindfulness
together with equanimity
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[568][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the faculty of concentration
together with equanimity
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[569][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the faculty of insight
together with equanimity
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[570][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the power of faith
together with equanimity
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[571][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the power of energy
together with equanimity
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[572][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the power of mindfulness
together with equanimity
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[573][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the power of concentration
together with equanimity
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[574][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the power of insight
together with equanimity
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[575][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the faculty of faith
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[576][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the faculty of energy
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[577][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the faculty of mindfulness
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[578][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the faculty of concentration
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[579][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the faculty of insight
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[580][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the power of faith
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[581][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the power of energy
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[582][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the power of mindfulness
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[583][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the power of concentration
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
■
[584][olds] Monks, if, even for the lasting of a finger-snap
a monk practise the power of insight
such an one may be called a monk.
Not empty of result is his musing;
he abides doing the Master's bidding;
he is one who takes advice,
and he eats the country's alms-food
to some purpose.
What could I not say
of one who makes much
of such a thing?
