Wednesday 5 August 2009

Dhammapada 166 (translations compared)

Don't sacrifice your own welfare for that of another, no matter how great. Realizing your own true welfare, be intent on just that. (Thanissaro Bhikkhu)

For the sake of others' welfare, however great, let not one neglect one's own welfare. Clearly perceiving one's own welfare, let one be intent on one's own goal. (Narada Thera)

Let no one neglect his own task for the sake of another's, however great; let him, after he has discerned his own task, devote himself to his task. (Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan)

Food for thought!

John Willemsens,
Advayavada Foundation.
<http://www.euronet.nl/~advaya/index.htm>

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