Dhammapada · Chapter 2
Heedfulness / Vigilance
12 verses · Heedfulness is the path to the deathless; heedlessness is the path to death. The vigilant do not die, while the heedless are as if already dead. The wise rejoice in heedfulness as their highest treasure.
Chapter 2
अप्पमादवग्गो
Appamādavagga
2.1
Heedfulness is the path to the Deathless
2.2
Knowing this distinction clearly, the wise delight in heedfulness; they rejoice in…
2.3
The meditators, persevering, forever firm in exertion — those steadfast ones touch…
2.4
The energetic, the mindful, the doer of pure deeds, the considerate, the restrained, the…
2.5
By initiative, by heedfulness, by restraint and self-mastery, let the wise one make an…
2.6
The foolish, weak-minded folk give themselves to heedlessness; but the wise guard…
2.7
Do not pursue heedlessness, do not pursue intimacy with sensual delights
2.8
When the wise one dispels heedlessness with heedfulness and ascends the tower of wisdom,…
2.9
Heedful among the heedless, wakeful among the sleeping — the truly wise one moves on like…
2.10
Through heedfulness, Maghavā (Sakka) attained supremacy among the devas
2.11
The monk who delights in heedfulness, who sees danger in heedlessness, moves through…
2.12
The monk who delights in heedfulness, who sees danger in heedlessness, is incapable of…