WISDOM · DHAMMAPADA 169
Beyond Blame and Praise
Follow the law of virtue; do not follow that of sin. The virtuous rests in bliss in this world and in the next.
Dhammapada 169 · Chapter 13, The World · trans. F. Max Müller · Read the full text at Project Gutenberg
Reflection
The verse begins, “Follow the law of virtue.” In its chapter, this image points toward seeing through distraction and appearance. Read goodness here as a trainable direction—choices that reduce harm and leave less residue of regret. Because this is a historic English translation, test the teaching in experience rather than treating its wording as a demand for belief.
Practice prompt
What fact are you avoiding because it is uncomfortable?