Weeds are the bane of crops,

but hate is these folk’s bane.

That’s why a gift to one rid of hate

is so very fruitful.

Weeds are the bane of crops,

but delusion is these folk’s bane.

That’s why a gift to one rid of delusion

is so very fruitful.

Weeds are the bane of crops,

but desire is these folk’s bane.

That’s why a gift to one rid of desire

is so very fruitful.

Minor Collection Sayings of the Dhamma 360–382 25. Mendicants

Restraint of the eye is good;

good is restraint of the ear;

restraint of the nose is good;

good is restraint of the tongue.

Restraint of the body is good;

good is restraint of speech;

restraint of mind is good;

everywhere, restraint is good.

The mendicant restrained everywhere

is released from all suffering.

One restrained in hand and foot,

and in speech, the supreme restraint;

happy inside, serene,

solitary, content, I call a mendicant.

When a mendicant of restrained mouth,

thoughtful in counsel, not restless,

explains the text and its meaning,

their words are sweet.