Wednesday, March 9, 2011

conquest of one's self


One may conquer a million men in a single battle;
However, the greatest and best warrior
Conquers himself.


Conquest of one's self is the greatest victory of all.
Neither a god nor a heavenly musician
Nor a mischievous angel
Of the highest of the six heavenly abodes-
The Paranimmita-heaven, where sensual pleasures prevail-
Can deprive the self-vanquished, restrained person of victory.


-the Dhammapada, 8 Φ Thousands




Another great teaching from the Buddha that the big leaders of the world, and all the rest of us, can benefit from.


1 comment:

  1. This is probably the toughest battle of all: we know all our weak points and strong points, getting to know ourselves is a constant struggle.

    Cheers,
    Ruben

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