Mind is the forerunner of states. Mind is chief; mind-made are they. If one speaks or acts with a wicked mind, because of that, suffering follows one, even as the wheel follows the hoof of the ox. If one speaks or acts with a pure mind, because of that, happiness follows one, even as one’s shadow that never leaves.

Hard to elude is the reach of Death. Hard to pass beyond. But they who accord with the Dhamma well taught, they will pass beyond.

Sole dominion over the earth, going to heaven, lordship over all the worlds: the fruit of stream-entry excels them.

The mind is excitable and unsteady; it is difficult to control and restrain. The wise one trains his mind to be upright as a Fletcher straightens an arrow.

Don’t indulge in heedlessness! Don’t come near to sensual pleasures! The heedful and contemplative attains abundant bliss.

Mind is the forerunner of states. Mind is chief; mind-made are they. If one speaks or acts with a wicked mind, because of that, suffering follows one, even as the wheel follows the hoof of the ox. If one speaks or acts with a pure mind, because of that, happiness follows one, even as one’s shadow that never leaves.

Hard to elude is the reach of Death. Hard to pass beyond. But they who accord with the Dhamma well taught, they will pass beyond.

Sole dominion over the earth, going to heaven, lordship over all the worlds: the fruit of stream-entry excels them.

The mind is excitable and unsteady; it is difficult to control and restrain. The wise one trains his mind to be upright as a Fletcher straightens an arrow.

Don’t indulge in heedlessness! Don’t come near to sensual pleasures! The heedful and contemplative attains abundant bliss.