From Dhammapada
From Dhammapada. Translation by F. Max Müller.
South Asian · early Buddhist tradition · English
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The virtuous man is happy in this world, and he is happy in the next; he is happy in both.
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The virtuous man is happy in this world, and he is happy in the next; he is happy in both. He is happy when he thinks of the good he has done; he is still more happy when going on the good path.
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Creator: Traditional Buddhist verse
Nationality / cultural background: South Asian · early Buddhist tradition
Work / edition: 1881 translation
Translation: F. Max Müller · English
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In the source: Chapter I. The Twin-Verses; paragraph 18 in the selected body section
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