7. Idam pure cittam acàri càrikam
yena'icchakam yatthakàmam yathàsukham
Tadajj' aham niggahessàmi yoniso
hatthippabhinnam viya aïkusaggaho. 326.
CONTROL YOUR THOUGHTS
7. Formerly this mind went wandering where it liked, as it wished and as it listed. Today with attentiveness I shall completely hold it in check, as a mahout (holds in check) an elephant in must. 326.
Story
A young novice who led a very virtuous life later desired to leave the Order. But his mother dissuaded him from doing so. Finally he realized the manifold advantages of the Holy Life. The Buddha uttered this verse in admonition.
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