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The Simile of the Man in the Mire
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The Simile of the Man in the Mire
…simile some intelligent persons will recognize the meaning of what is said. Just as if a man were plunged head-under in a pit of mire. And you were to order men saying : - " Well now, masters, pull the …
…s of cleaning and dressing serves as a metaphor for how individuals can seek to improve themselves, underscoring the significance of right actions and outcomes in one's life journey. Without recognizing…
ความสำคัญของความสะอาดในมนุษย์
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ความสำคัญของความสะอาดในมนุษย์
…e that it's not clean, even in the whispering which is the same as when you are full of dirt. ก. I understand. บทรุต พวกมนุษย์เป็นผู้ไม่สะอาด ทั้งนี้ว่ามีสะอาดทั้งมีมีกลิ่นเหม็น ทั้งนี้ว่ามีกลิ่นเหม็น…
บทความนี้พูดถึงความสำคัญของความสะอาดในมนุษย์ โดยบรรยายถึงการดูแลร่างกายและจิตใจให้สะอาด นอกจากนี้ยังกล่าวถึงผลกระทบของความไม่สะอาดที่ทำให้เกิดกลิ่นเหม็นและส่งผลต่อบรรยากาศโดยรอบ ทั้งนี้เพื่อส่งเสริมให
Questioning the Existence of a Spiritual Realm
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Questioning the Existence of a Spiritual Realm
…told them how some samaras and brahmins say that, after such a life, one would be reborn in the communion of the Three - and - Thirty Gods, have asked them, if they were so reborn, to come and let me kn…
…ions about morality and the consequences of one's actions. This discourse reflects the struggles of understanding life after death and the promise of a moral reward, inspiring deeper contemplation on th…
Understanding the Divine Eye and Existence
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Understanding the Divine Eye and Existence
…e, yellow, red or brown; who could not see things as smooth or rough, nor the stars, nor moon, nor sun. And he were to say: - "There are none of these things, nor any one capable of seeing them. I don't…
… limitations of human perception. The parable of the blind man illustrates how disbelief stems from unawareness. The text emphasizes that just because one cannot perceive something does not mean it does…
This Life Next Life
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This Life Next Life
This Life Next Life 30 In this way, Prince, is the other world to be seen, and not, even as you imagine, by this fleshly eye. Let this be a proof to you that there is another world, that there are b
…the existence of another world and the nature of existence beyond death. The discussion revolves around the moral behavior of Wanderers and Brahmins who, despite believing in the value of life, do not s…
The Consequences of Greed and Desire
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The Consequences of Greed and Desire
…f I can only find out whether 'tis a boy or a girl." Thus did she destroy both her own life and her unborn infant, and her wealth also, through the foolish and thoughtless way in which, seeking a herita…
…cautionary tale emphasizing the importance of wisdom over selfishness. Further discussions can be found at dmc.tv.
This Life Next Life
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This Life Next Life
…another world. Moral and virtuous Wanderers and Brahmins do not force maturity on that which is unripe; they, being wise, wait for that maturity. The virtuous have need of their life. In proport…
ข้อความนี้พูดถึงความสำคัญของการใช้ชีวิตอย่างมีคุณธรรมและความฉลาดในการค้นหาความหมายของชีวิตและชีวิตถัดไป โดยยกตัวอย่างถึงพระราชาที่มีแนวคิดผิด ๆ และความสำคัญของการรอคอยและเติบโตอย่างชาญฉลาดเพื่อประโยชน
The Illusion of the Soul
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The Illusion of the Soul
…d obey me and . . . kindle a fire. When we knew that the man was dead, we should take down the jar, unbind and open the mouth, and quickly observe it, with the idea: - " Perhaps we may see the soul of h…
… the speaker challenges beliefs about the soul and an afterlife through a vivid imagery of a man's punishment. A scenario involving sealing a man in a jar and observing whether his soul emerges serves a…
The Existence of the Soul in Dreams
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The Existence of the Soul in Dreams
' Not so, Master Kassapa. ' ' So they who are living do not see the soul of you who are living entering or leaving you (when you dream ). How then will you see the soul of a dead person entering or le
In a profound dialogue, Master Kassapa discusses the nature of the soul with a prince who doubts its existence. …
Understanding Life and Rebirth
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Understanding Life and Rebirth
…e 40 While he lives, he is more buoyant, supple, wieldy. When he is dead, he is weightier, stiffer, unwieldier. This, Master Kassapa, is evidence for me that there is neither another world, nor rebirth …
ในบทนี้ ผู้พูดเป็นนายกัสสปะได้อธิบายเกี่ยวกับชีวิตและความตาย โดยใช้การเปรียบเทียบกับลูกบอลเหล็กที่ร้อนและเย็น เพื่อชี้ให้เห็นว่าชีวิตและอารมณ์กระทำเป็นตัวชี้วัดถึงการมีอยู่ของโลกอื่นและผลของการกระทำทั
The Nature of Existence and Evidence
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The Nature of Existence and Evidence
18. ' Even though Master Kassapa says this, it still appears to me that not one of those things exists. ' ' Have you any further evidence, Prince ? ' ' I have, Master Kassapa.' ' What might that be
…th Master Kassapa about the existence of the soul. The Prince presents a scenario where a felon is punished severely, questioning the ability to observe a soul departing the body through various forms o…
Understanding Perception and Existence
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Understanding Perception and Existence
…as sight and there are forms, but the organ does not perceive them ; he has hearing and there are sounds, but the organ does not perceive them ; he has smell and there are odours, but the organ does not…
This text discusses the idea that while humans have sensory organs for sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch, these organs do not necessarily imply the perception of a broader realit…
The Boy and the Fire Drill
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The Boy and the Fire Drill
… I shall get fire." No fire got he. He split the fire drill in twain, in three, four, five, ten, a hundred pieces, he made it into piecemeal, he then pounded it in a mortar, and winnowed it in the wind,…
…he boy an important lesson about intelligence and method. This story emphasizes the significance of understanding proper techniques rather than resorting to futile efforts. For more insights, visit dmc.…
The Struggle with Beliefs
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The Struggle with Beliefs
"Even so, Prince, have you, silly and unintelligent, sought after another world. Renounce, Prince, this evil set of opinions. Let them not i…
…an afterlife and the consequences of one's actions. Despite Kassapa's urging, Payasi refuses to renounce these views, fearing societal judgement and loss of respect. He chooses to cling to his beliefs o…
The Wisdom of Carrying Dung: A Parable
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The Wisdom of Carrying Dung: A Parable
"That's a lot of dry dung thrown away which will feed my pigs. What if I were to carry it away ?" So he spread out his cloak…
In this parable, a man carries a bundle of dry dung for his pigs despite ridicule. He highlights the importance of practicality over soc…
This Life Next Life: The Gambler's Tale
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This Life Next Life: The Gambler's Tale
…ixed on a certain number. The seeds fell some upright, some on their sides. Only the upright ones counted. If they were less than the agreed number it was a draw; if equal the thrower won and threw agai…
This text recounts a fable involving two gamesters engaged in a game with dice. The first gambler swallows every adv…
Exploring Beliefs and Opinions in Life and Beyond
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Exploring Beliefs and Opinions in Life and Beyond
…s Life Next Life 68 ' Even like the simile of the gamester, Prince, methinks is what you say. Renounce, Prince, this evil set of opinions, renounce them, I say ! Let them not be long a source of bale …
In this passage, Prince Payasi grapples with the ideas of renouncing certain beliefs about existence and the afterlife as presented by Master Kassapa. Despite being…
The Journey of Choices
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The Journey of Choices
… won pleasure. 'Even like the simile of the load of hemp, methinks Prince, is what you say. Renounce, Prince, this evil set of opinions, renounce them, I say ! Let them not be long a source of b…
A story unfolds as two cronies traverse various villages, encountering different materials such as flax, cotto…
The Teachings of Master Kassapa
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The Teachings of Master Kassapa
' With Master Kassapa's first simile I was pleased, I was charmed ; moreover I wanted to hear his ready wit in questions, for I regarded Master Kassapa as one who was to be opposed. It is wonderful, M
…ings, viewing him as a guide on the path to enlightenment. The dialogue reveals the significance of understanding true sacrifice within Buddhism, contrasting it with traditional animal sacrifices. The n…
The Importance of Meaningful Sacrifice
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The Importance of Meaningful Sacrifice
…as if a farmer, Prince, were to enter a wood taking with him plough and seed, and were there, in an untilled tract, in unfavourable soil, among unprouted stumps, to plant seeds that were broken, rotten,…
…sacrifices and those that are rooted in right intention and character. A farmer with poor seeds and unfavorable conditions will not yield a good harvest. Similarly, sacrifices involving the wrongful dea…