Damma Padhaya
Verse 129. Of Others Think Of As Your Own Self
All tremble at force,
of death are all afraid.
Likening others to oneself
kill not nor cause to kill.
Explanation: All tremble at violence, all fear death. Comparing oneself with others do not harm, do not kill.
Verse 130. To All Life Is Dear
All tremble at force,
dear is life to all.
Likening others to oneself
kill not nor cause to kill.
Explanation: All are frightened of being hurt or any threat to one’s life. To all life is dear. Seeing that others feel the same way as oneself, equating others to oneself, refrain from harming or killing.
Verse 129. Of Others Think Of As Your Own Self
All tremble at force,
of death are all afraid.
Likening others to oneself
kill not nor cause to kill.
Explanation: All tremble at violence, all fear death. Comparing oneself with others do not harm, do not kill.
Verse 130. To All Life Is Dear
All tremble at force,
dear is life to all.
Likening others to oneself
kill not nor cause to kill.
Explanation: All are frightened of being hurt or any threat to one’s life. To all life is dear. Seeing that others feel the same way as oneself, equating others to oneself, refrain from harming or killing.
