相応部 56.54
Dutiyasambhejja sutta: Where the Waters Join Together (2nd)
Dutiyasambhejjasutta
Abhisamayavagga
As a few drops of water compared to confluence of the great rivers, so is the suffering remaining to one who has seen the four noble truths.
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“Mendicants, there are places where the great rivers—the Ganges, Yamunā, Aciravatī, Sarabhū, and Mahī—join together and converge. Suppose that water dried up and evaporated except two or three drops.
What do you think, mendicants? Which is more: the water in the confluence that has dried up and evaporated, or the two or three drops left?”
“Sir, the water in the confluence that has dried up and evaporated is certainly more. The two or three drops left are tiny. Compared to the water in the confluence that has dried up and evaporated, it doesn’t count, there’s no comparison, it’s not worth a fraction.”
“In the same way, for a noble disciple …
That’s why you should practice meditation …”
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Bhikkhu Sujato · CC0
生きとし生けるものが幸せでありますように