Hard to find is the thoroughbred man (the Buddha); he is not born everywhere. Where such a wise man is born, that clan thrives happily.
Hard to find is the thoroughbred man (the Buddha); he is not born everywhere. Where such a man is born, that clan thrives happily.
Deep Commentary
The Buddha spoke this verse at Jetavana Monastery regarding a question posed by Venerable Ananda. Ananda wondered about the lineage of noble beings, noting that the Buddha had previously spoken of noble breeds of elephants, horses, and leopards. The Buddha explained that true nobility is not determined merely by geography or status, but by the accumulation of merit and past actions. The appearance of a 'noble one' (a Sage or Buddha) is rare and brings great blessings to the environment and society. The verse teaches that rather than relying on birth, one should strive to cultivate virtue and morality, for it is through such conduct that one becomes a noble person, bringing peace to one's family and society at large.
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