KN.DHP167-178 — The Chapter on the World

The Story of the Young Disciple

One should not follow a lowly path, nor should one dwell in negligence;

One should not embrace wrong views, nor should one become a promoter of the world.

The Story of King Suddhodana

One should rise up and not be heedless, one should practice the Dhamma well;

The one who practices the Dhamma sleeps happily, both in this world and the next.

One should practice the Dhamma well, and not engage in misconduct;

The one who practices the Dhamma sleeps happily, both in this world and the next.

The Story of the Five Hundred Meditative Disciples

Just as one sees a bubble, just as one sees a mirage;

Thus, viewing the world, the King of Death does not see them.

The Story of Prince Abhaya

Come, see this world, adorned like a royal chariot;

Where fools sink, there is no attachment for the wise.

The Story of the Elder Sweeper

He who was heedless before, but later is not heedless;

He illuminates the world like the moon freed from clouds.

The Story of the Elder Aṅgulimāla

For one whose evil deed is covered by good,

He illuminates the world like the moon freed from clouds.

The Story of the Weaver's Daughter

This world is blind, few here see clearly;

Like a bird freed from a net, few go to heaven.

The Story of the Thirty Disciples

The swans fly on the path of the sun, they go through the sky by their power;

The wise are led from the world, having conquered Māra and his army.

The Story of Ciñcā the Female Ascetic

For one who has transgressed one principle, a person who lies;

Having crossed over to the other world, there is no evil he has not done.

The Story of the Incomparable Gift

Indeed, the miserly do not go to the heavenly world,

Fools do not praise giving;

The wise one rejoices in giving,

By that, he becomes happy in the hereafter.

The Story of the Son of Anāthapiṇḍika

More than sole sovereignty over the earth, or going to heaven;

More than lordship over all worlds, is the fruit of stream-entry.

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