The monk who abides in universal love and is deeply devoted to the Teaching of the Buddha a ttains the peace of Nibbana, the bliss of the cessation of all conditioned things.
The monk who abides in universal love and is deeply devoted to the Teaching of the Buddha attains the peace of Nibbana, the bliss of the cessation of all conditioned things.
Deep Commentary
This verse is part of a series taught by the Buddha at Jetavana concerning a large group of bhikkhus, particularly the story of Sona Kutikanna and his mother. Sona ordained under Venerable Kaccana and later went to see the Buddha. While Sona was away, bandits broke into his mother's home. She remained calm, continued listening to Dhamma, and showed no concern for her wealth. The bandit chief was so impressed that he returned everything, and the whole gang later ordained under Venerable Sona. The Buddha then taught that a monk who abides in compassion and takes joy in the Dhamma attains the peace of Nibbana.
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