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.

One should not consider the faults of others, nor their doing and not doing good or bad deeds. One should consider only whether one has done or not done good or bad deeds.

Well done is that action of doing which one repents not later, and the fruit of which, one reaps with delight and happiness.

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

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.

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.

One should not consider the faults of others, nor their doing and not doing good or bad deeds. One should consider only whether one has done or not done good or bad deeds.

Well done is that action of doing which one repents not later, and the fruit of which, one reaps with delight and happiness.

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

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.