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On thirst of men..
Contributed by
venkat
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Monday, 23rd February 2004 @ 01:04:16 AM in AEST
Topic:
didactic
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The thirst of thoughtless man grows like
a creeper; he would run from life to life,
Like a monkey seeking fruit in the forest.
Whomsoever this fierce poisonous thirst
Overcomes, sure his sufferings increase
But from him who overcomes the thirst
Sufferings fall off, like water drops from
a lotus leaf. It’s difficult to conquer thirst
As a tree even though you’ve cut it down
Is firm so long as its root is safe in earth
And grows again, unless feeders of thirst
Are destroyed, your pain will return again
Beset with lust man runs about like a snared hare
Held in fetters and bonds he will undergo
Pain in life again and again for a long time
If thou see the creeper of passion springing
Up, cut its root by means of thy knowledge
Wise people do not call that a strong fetter
which is made of iron; passionately strong
is the care for precious stones and wealth,
for sons and wife and for pleasures of lust
Those who are slaves to passion run down
The stream of desires, as a spider runs down
The web which he has made himself; when
They have cut this, at last, the wise people
Go onwards free from cares leaving all pain
He who has reached the consummation, who
Does not tremble with fears of death or loss,
Who is without thirst and without sin, truly
He has broken all the thorns of life on earth
This will be his last body, as he gets Nirvana
He is called a great sage and lovable great man
I’ve conquered all I know all in all conditions
Of life I am free from taint; I have left all, and
Through destruction of thirst I am free; having
Learnt my self whom should I treat as my teacher
Having absorbed in the consciousness of universe
How can I sit without moving the wheel of righteousness!
(From teachings of Lord Buddha: Dammapada)
22-2-2004
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Re: On thirst of men..
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by Iesha on
Monday, 23rd February 2004 @ 01:17:07 AM AEST
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I love the similes you used, this poem was a great read and I can't wait to see more of your work. Keep on writing.
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Re: On thirst of men..
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by emystar on
Monday, 23rd February 2004 @ 04:53:04 AM AEST
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Wow, my wise friend!
I luv the way U get your point accross. It shows mucho wisdom of the ages!
I feel honered to be your friend.
this write is powerfull, passonate for truth and freedom 2 decend!
A person can't read this and not be changed by it as it's very moving!
luv, huggs, thanks,
emy |
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Re: On thirst of men..
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by Former_Member on
Monday, 23rd February 2004 @ 06:08:48 AM AEST
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| Wildly imaginative, yet stoically wise. A great read, Venkat. |
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Re: On thirst of men..
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by Ilhar on
Monday, 23rd February 2004 @ 08:58:23 AM AEST
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the gift of wisdom as always beautifully packaged
shari |
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Re: On thirst of men..
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by kalika_vidya on
Wednesday, 25th February 2004 @ 05:11:33 AM AEST
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"Through destruction of thirst I am free; having
Learnt my self whom should I treat as my teacher
Having absorbed in the consciousness of universe
How can I sit without moving the wheel of righteousness!"
Great lines indeed...K
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Re: On thirst of men..
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by Jenni_Kalicharan on
Wednesday, 25th February 2004 @ 07:26:36 AM AEST
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Another astounding write, my friend....
Jenni |
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Re: On thirst of men..
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by Qohinoor on
Friday, 12th March 2004 @ 02:10:04 AM AEST
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| An excellent write, you should post it in the Buddha challenge in the forum board for all to see! not many people know what Buddhism is about, friend...I am glad you took the trouble to help explain us to everyone-though a Hindhu you may be. Much love, Bess. |
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Re: On thirst of men..
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by Former_Member on
Thursday, 25th March 2004 @ 04:22:57 AM AEST
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| it is very difficult to over come desires..A good poem..Snigdha |
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Re: On thirst of men..
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by Cynthia on
Friday, 16th April 2004 @ 06:34:52 AM AEST
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| Venkat, this is a truly amazing write. It was excellent. *S* Cynthia |
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Re: On thirst of men..
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by Former_Member on
Saturday, 17th April 2004 @ 03:03:30 AM AEST
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| A memorable write..but there is no end for the desires and sorrows of men..Savira |
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Re: On thirst of men..
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by Former_Member on
Monday, 26th April 2004 @ 03:11:33 AM AEST
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on thirst for your poetry! excellent as always.
wildejohnny. |
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