With A Stanza

1. I heard thus. At one time the Blessed One was living in the monastery offered by Anāthapiṇḍika in Jeta's grove in Sāvatthi.

2. The Blessed One addressed the monks from there. “Monks, gain, honor and fame are severe, cruel and dangerous for him who wants to end unpleasantness.

3. “Monks, I see a certain person with a mind consumed and overcome, by receiving respect and hospitality, after death born in decrease, in loss in hell.

4. “Monks, I see a certain person with a mind consumed and overcome, by not receiving respect and hospitality, after death born in decrease, in loss in hell.

5. “Monks, I see a certain person with a mind consumed and overcome, by receiving both respect disrespect, after death born in decrease, in loss in hell.

6. “Monks, gain, honor and fame are severe, cruel and dangerous for him who wants to end unpleasantness.

7. “Therefore, monks, you should train thus: “We will get rid of arisen gain, honor and fame. Arisen gain, honor and fame will not take control of our minds. Monks, you should train in this manner.”

8. Having said thus the Teacher further said this stanza:

“The concentration of one living diligently,
Does not waver, respected or disrespected
Always with a higher state of mind,
He reflects impermanence,
He is called a Great Being.”