Dhammapada — Chapter 1: Yamakavagga
20 verses
Verse 1
Mind is the forerunner of all states. Mind is chief; mind-made are they. If one speaks or acts with a corrupt mind, suffering follows as the wheel fo…
Verse 2
Mind is the forerunner of all states. Mind is chief; mind-made are they. If one speaks or acts with a pure mind, happiness follows like a shadow that…
Verse 3
'He abused me, he struck me, he defeated me, he robbed me' — in those who harbour such thoughts, hatred is never appeased.
Verse 4
'He abused me, he struck me, he defeated me, he robbed me' — in those who do not harbour such thoughts, hatred is truly appeased.
Verse 5
Hatred is never appeased by hatred in this world. By non-hatred alone is hatred appeased. This is an eternal law.