He who reveres those worthy of reverence, the Buddhas and their disciples, who have tra nscended all obstacles and passed beyond the reach of sorrow and lamentation – he who reveres such peaceful and fearless ones, his merit none can compute by any measure.
He who reveres those worthy of reverence, the Buddhas and their disciples, who have transcended all obstacles and passed beyond the reach of sorrow and lamentation – he who reveres such peaceful and fearless ones, his merit none can compute by any measure.
Deep Commentary
Verse 196 continues the teaching from the previous verse, reinforcing the immeasurable merit gained by revering those who have attained liberation. The Buddha explains that by honoring Buddhas and their true disciples—those who have transcended the cycle of ignorance and attachment—one aligns oneself with the highest virtues. The note emphasizes that such merit is not merely a quantitative accumulation of good deeds, but a qualitative transformation of the mind. By practicing reverence toward the enlightened, one cultivates a disposition of humility and wisdom, eventually leading to one's own peace and ultimate liberation from the reach of sorrow.
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