- Verses of the Senior Monks 2.11 Theragāthā 2.11
- The Book of the Twos Dukanipāta
- Chapter Two Dutiyavagga
Mahācunda Mahācundattheragāthā
It’s from eagerness to learn that learning grows; “Sussūsā sutavaddhanī, when you’re learned, wisdom grows; sutaṁ paññāya vaddhanaṁ; by wisdom, you know the goal; Paññāya atthaṁ jānāti, knowing the goal brings happiness. ñāto attho sukhāvaho.
You should frequent remote lodgings Sevetha pantāni senāsanāni, and practice to be released from fetters. Careyya saṁyojanavippamokkhaṁ; If you don’t find enjoyment there, Sace ratiṁ nādhigaccheyya tattha, live in the Saṅgha, self-protected and mindful. Saṅghe vase rakkhitatto satimā”ti.
… Mahācundo thero ….