Deep Commentary

This verse complements the previous one, urging those who do good to persevere. Often, people begin virtuous acts with enthusiasm but give up when faced with obstacles, sometimes because their underlying motives were flawed—seeking fame, recognition, or feeding their ego. Doing good requires patience, resilience, and most importantly, non-attachment (Upekkha/Letting go). If we cling to our good deeds, expecting praise, we suffer when we are ignored or criticized. Serving others with a joyful, humble heart benefits everyone. Conversely, doing charity with an arrogant or easily angered mindset ruins the merit and alienates others. How does the accumulation of good lead to bliss? Buddhist psychology explains the Alaya-vijnana, or storehouse consciousness. Every intentional action, thought, or word plants a 'seed' in this deep consciousness. When we consistently perform wholesome actions, we are storing good seeds. When these seeds mature, they naturally manifest as joy, peace, and favorable rebirths, just as the accumulated seeds of a negative habit compulsively drive a person toward suffering. Therefore, continuously storing good acts guarantees future happiness.