Let him associate with friends who are noble, energetic, and pure in life, let him be cordial and refined in conduct. Thus, full of joy, he will make an end of suffering.
Let him associate with friends who are noble, energetic and pure in life, let him be cordial and refined in conduct. Thus, full of joy, he will make an end of suffering.
Deep Commentary
This verse continues the Buddha's teaching from the story of Sona Kutikanna and his mother. The mother, a devout laywoman, was listening to a Dhamma talk when bandits broke into her house and looted her wealth. Despite being told three times of the robbery, she remained calm and continued listening, rebuking the servant for disturbing her. The bandit chief, impressed by her detachment, ordered everything returned, and the entire gang later sought ordination under Venerable Sona. The Buddha then taught that a practitioner should be sincere in attitude and upright in conduct. Such a person, joyful and pure, will end all suffering.
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