SN9.11 — Unwholesome Thoughts Discourse

At one time, a certain disciple was dwelling in the Kosalan country, in a certain forest grove.

And at that time, that disciple, having gone to the forest for the day's abiding, was thinking unwholesome, evil thoughts, such as thoughts of sensuality, thoughts of ill-will, thoughts of harming.

Then, the deity who was the guardian of that forest grove, compassionate and desiring his welfare, wishing to stir that disciple, approached him; having approached, that deity spoke to the disciple in verses:

From improper attention, you suffer from those thoughts;

By abandoning them improperly, think properly.

Relying on the Teacher, the Dhamma, the Sangha, and your own virtues;

You will attain joy, happiness without doubt;

Then, filled with joy, you will make an end of suffering.

Then, that disciple, stirred by that deity, attained urgency.

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