Linked Discourses 1.9

1. A Reed

Fond of Conceit

At Sāvatthī.

Standing to one side, that deity spoke this verse in the Buddha’s presence:

“One fond of conceit can’t be tamed,

no sage is lacking immersion.

Living negligent alone in the wilderness,

they can’t cross beyond Death’s dominion.”

“Having given up conceit, serene within oneself,

with a good heart, everywhere free;

living diligent alone in the wilderness,

they cross beyond Death’s dominion.”