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BWV 016: The Priority of Truth

Posted on February 18, 2012May 3, 2020 by Ānandajoti
https://www.archive.org/download/Buddhist-Wisdom-Verses-Section/016-The-Priority-of-Truth.mp3

Jā 537 Mahāsutasomajātakaṁ
The Priority of Truth

The Bodhisatta’s teaching to the man-eating King, which eventually persuades him to give up his evil habit.

53. Dhanaṁ caje yo pana aṅgahetu,
Aṅgaṁ caje jīvitaṁ rakkhamāno;
Aṅgaṁ dhanaṁ jīvitañ-cāpi sabbaṁ,
Caje naro Dhammam-anussaranto.

He who would give up wealth for limbs,
Would give up his limbs for his life;
But a man who guards the Dhamma,
Will give up limbs, wealth, life and all.

from Buddhist Wisdom Verses

1 thought on “BWV 016: The Priority of Truth”

  1. Visakha Kawasaki says:
    February 20, 2012 at 10:28 pm

    This is the Jataka we hope will be made into an animated movie — addiction is always an important subject and the compassion and patience required to help a friend overcome it! Lots of drama, lots of Dhamma. Hope this movie gets made!!

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