Dhammapada Verses 288 & 289: The Endmaker
- Author
- Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu
- Published
- Tue 02 Sep 2025
- Episode Link
- https://podcast.sirimangalo.org/dhammapada2/#76Ltp7iJTkw
Dhammapada verse(s) in Pali:
Verse 288
na santi puttā tāṇāya, na pitā nāpi bandhavā.
antakenādhipannassa, natthi ñātīsu tāṇatā.
Verse 289
etamatthavasaṃ ñatvā, paṇḍito sīlasaṃvuto.
nibbānagamanaṃ maggaṃ, khippameva visodhaye.
maggavaggo vīsatimo niṭṭhito.
English translation of verse(s):
Verse 288
For him who is assailed by death there is no protection by kinsmen. None there are to save him—no sons, nor father, nor relatives.
Verse 289
Realizing this fact, let the wise man, restrained by morality, hasten to clear the path leading to Nibbana.
(Translated by Acharya Buddharakkhita)
A series on the Dhammapada, a set of 423 verse teachings given by the Buddha, including explanation of the Pali verse, a synopsis of the background story and application of the teaching to our practice by Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu.
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