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While in the midst
of those who hate,
to dwell free from hating
is happiness indeed.
198
While in the midst
of those who are troubled,
to dwell untroubled
is happiness indeed.
199
While in the midst
of those who are greedy,
to dwell free from greed
is happiness indeed.
200
We dwell happily,
free from anxiety;
like radiant beings
in celestial realms
we rejoice in delight.
201
Victory leads to hatred,
for the defeated suffer.
The peaceful live happily,
beyond victory and defeat.
202
There is no fire like lust,
no distress like hatred,
no pain like the burden of attachment,
no joy like the peace of liberation.
203
Hunger is the greatest affliction,
conditionality the greatest
source of despair.
The wise, seeing this as it is,
realise liberation, the greatest joy.
204
A healthy mind is the greatest gain.
Contentment is the greatest wealth.
A trustworthy friend is the best of kin.
Unconditional freedom
is the highest bliss.
205
Tasting the flavour of solitude
and the nectar of peace,
those who drink the joy
that is the essence of reality
abide free from fear of evil.
206
It is always a pleasure
not to have to encounter fools.
It is always good to see noble beings
and a delight to live with them.
207
Tedious is the company of fools,
always painful, like being
surrounded by enemies;
but to associate with the wise
is like being at home.
208
You should follow the ways
of those who are steadfast,
discerning, pure and aware,
just as the moon follows
the path of the stars.
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