Itivuttaka — Assim Foi Dito — 79 — Decline

1This was said by the Buddha, the Perfected One: that is what I heard.

2“These three things lead to the decline of a mendicant trainee. What three? It’s when a mendicant relishes work, talk, and sleep. These three things lead to the decline of a mendicant trainee.

3These three things don’t lead to the decline of a mendicant trainee. What three? It’s when a mendicant doesn’t relish work, talk, and sleep. These three things don’t lead to the decline of a mendicant trainee.”

4The Buddha spoke this matter. On this it is said:

5“Restless, they relish
work, talk, and sleep.
Such a mendicant is incapable
of experiencing the highest awakening.

6That’s why one ought have few duties,
being wakeful not restless.
Such a mendicant is capable
of experiencing the highest awakening.”

7This too is a matter that was spoken by the Blessed One: that is what I heard.