KN.DHP290-305 — The Miscellaneous Chapter
The Story of One's Own Past Deeds
By sacrificing a small pleasure, if one sees a greater happiness, the wise person should relinquish the small pleasure, seeing the greater happiness.
The Story of the Egg-Eater
By causing suffering to others, one seeks one's own happiness; entangled in hostility, such a person is not freed from enmity.
The Story of the Bhaddiya Disciples
When what should be done is neglected, and what should not be done is done, the defilements of the heedless and arrogant increase. But for those who are well-composed, with constant mindfulness of the body, they do not engage in what should not be done, and are diligent in what should be done; for the mindful and discerning, defilements come to an end.
The Story of Lakuṇḍaka Bhaddiya
Having slain mother and father, and two royal warriors, having slain the kingdom along with its followers, the Brahmin goes without sorrow. Having slain mother and father, and two learned kings, having slain the fifth, the tiger, the Brahmin goes without sorrow.
The Story of the Son of the Cartwright
The disciples of Gotama always awaken well, those whose mindfulness is constantly directed towards the Buddha by day and by night. The disciples of Gotama always awaken well, those whose mindfulness is constantly directed towards the Dhamma by day and by night. The disciples of Gotama always awaken well, those whose mindfulness is constantly directed towards the Sangha by day and by night. The disciples of Gotama always awaken well, those whose mindfulness is constantly directed towards the body by day and by night. The disciples of Gotama always awaken well, those whose minds delight in non-violence by day and by night. The disciples of Gotama always awaken well, those whose minds delight in meditation by day and by night.
The Story of the Vajjiputta Disciples
The going forth is difficult, and dwelling in the household is painful; living together is suffering, and the traveler is beset by suffering. Therefore, one should not be a traveler, nor should one be beset by suffering.
The Story of Citta the Householder
Faithful, endowed with virtue, and filled with fame and wealth, wherever he goes, he is honored there.
The Story of Cūḷasubhaddā
The virtuous shine from afar, like the Himalaya mountain; the unvirtuous are not seen here, like arrows shot in the night.
The Story of the Elder Who Lived Alone
Sitting alone, sleeping alone, walking alone, untiring, one should delight in the solitude of the forest, taming oneself.