sn.1.9 Saṁyutta Nikāya (Linked Discourses)

One Prone to Conceit

At Savatthi. Standing to one side, that devatā recited this verse in the presence of the Blessed One:

“There is no taming here for one fond of conceit,
Nor is there sagehood for the unconcentrated:
Though dwelling alone in the forest, heedless,
One cannot cross beyond the realm of Death.”

The Blessed One:

“Having abandoned conceit, well concentrated,
With lofty mind, everywhere released:
While dwelling alone in the forest, diligent,
One can cross beyond the realm of Death.”

- Translator: Bhikkhu Bodhi

- Editor: Blake Walsh

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Fond of Conceit

At Sāvatthī.
Standing to one side, that deity recited this verse in the Buddha’s presence:
“Someone who’s fond of conceit can’t be tamed,
and someone without immersion can’t be a sage.
Living negligent alone in the wilderness,
they can’t pass beyond Death’s domain.”
“Having given up conceit, serene within oneself,
with a healthy heart, everywhere free;
living diligent alone in the wilderness,
they pass beyond Death’s domain.”