SN9.11 — Unwholesome Thoughts Discourse

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At one time, a certain disciple was dwelling in the Kosalan country, in a certain forest grove. And at that time, that disciple, having gone to the forest for the day's abiding, was thinking unwholesome, unwholesomethoughts, such as thoughts of sensuality, thoughts of ill-will, thoughts of harming.

Then, the deity who was the guardian of that forest grove, compassionate and desiring his welfare, wishing to stir that disciple, approached him; having approached, that deity spoke to the disciple in verses: From improper attention, you suffer from those thoughts;

By abandoning them improperly, think properly. Relying on the Teacher, the Dhamma, the Sangha, and your own virtues;

You will attain joy, happiness without doubt;

Then, filled with joy, you will make an end of suffering.

Then, that disciple, stirred by that deity, attained urgency.

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