Not in midair, nor mid-ocean,

nor hiding in a mountain cleft;

you’ll find no place on the planet

to escape your wicked deeds.

Not in midair, nor mid-ocean,

nor hiding in a mountain cleft;

you’ll find no place on the planet

where you won’t be vanquished by death.

Minor Collection Sayings of the Dhamma 129–145 10. The Rod

All tremble at the rod,

all fear death.

Treating others like oneself,

neither kill nor incite to kill.

All tremble at the rod,

all love life.

Treating others like oneself,

neither kill nor incite to kill.

Creatures love happiness,

so if you harm them with a stick

in search of your own happiness,

after death you won’t find happiness.

Creatures love happiness,

so if you don’t harm them with a stick

in search of your own happiness,

after death you will find happiness.

Don’t speak harshly,

they may speak harshly back.

For aggressive speech is painful,

and the rod may spring back on you.