an.5.63 Aṅguttara Nikāya (Numbered Discourses)

Growth (1)

“Bhikkhus, growing in five ways, a male noble disciple grows by a noble growth, and he absorbs the essence and the best of this life. What five? He grows in faith, virtuous behavior, learning, generosity, and wisdom. Growing in these five ways, a male noble disciple grows by a noble growth, and he absorbs the essence and the best of this life.”

He who grows in faith and virtuous behavior,
in wisdom, generosity, and learning—
such a discerning superior man
absorbs for himself the essence of this life.

- Translator: Bhikkhu Bodhi

- Editor: Blake Walsh

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Growth (1st)

“Mendicants, a male noble disciple who grows in five ways grows nobly, taking on what is essential and excellent in this life.
What five?
He grows in faith, ethics, learning, generosity, and wisdom.
A male noble disciple who grows in these five ways grows nobly, taking on what is essential and excellent in this life.
He who grows in faith and ethics,
wisdom, and both generosity and learning—
a good man such as he sees clearly,
and takes on what is essential for himself in this life.”