SN 1.9

CDB i 93

Maanakaamo Sutta: Vain Conceits

translated from the Pali by

Maurice O'Connell Walshe

The Pali title of this sutta is based on the PTS (Feer) edition.

...the deva spoke this verse...:

Who has not tamed all vain conceits, [1] Who lacks in wisdom, uncontrolled, Heedless, in the woods may dwell alone, Yet will not escape the realm of death.

[The Blessed One replied:]

Who, concentrated, leaves conceits behind, His heart and mind [2] set fair, and wholly freed, Heedful dwelling in the woods alone, Shall indeed escape the realm of death. [3]

Notes

1 .: Maanakaama: "conceit and lust."
2 .: Citta: "mind," but often like the metaphorical use of "heart" in English.
3 .: He will pass "beyond death" to Nibbaana.

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