SN1_52: Ajarasāsutta

Ajarasāsutta - translated by Bhikkhu Bodhi

“What is good by not decaying?
What is good when made secure?
What is the precious gem of humans?
What cannot be stolen by thieves?” sn.i.37

“Virtue is good by not decaying;
Faith is good when made secure;
Wisdom is the precious gem of humans;
Merit cannot be stolen by thieves.”

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