Do not give way to heedlessness. Do not i ndulge in sensual pleasures. Only the heedful and med itative attain great happiness.
Do not give way to heedlessness. Do not indulge in sensual pleasures. Only the heedful and meditative attain great happiness.
Deep Commentary
The Buddha reminds us: if a practitioner truly wishes to escape the suffering of birth and death, they must not wallow in heedlessness or be intoxicated by sensual pleasures. Instead, they should remain vigilant and practice meditation to attain great peace. A crucial aspect of practice is deep contemplation on the illusory and impermanent nature of all things. Nothing in this world lasts forever. Even our bodies will eventually return to dust, so there is no reason to cling to external possessions. Knowing this, why should we be attached to worldly pleasures? Resolving the great matter of life, death, and suffering is the most important task for a practitioner.
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