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The Discourse on Unwholesome Thoughts
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On one occasion a certain monk was dwelling among the Kosalans in a certain jungle thicket.
Now at that time that monk, having gone for his day residence, was thinking evil unwholesome thoughts, as follows -
sensual thought, thought of anger, thought of violence.
Then the deity dwelling in that jungle thicket, compassionate towards that monk, desiring his welfare, wishing to arouse a sense of urgency in that monk, approached that monk;
having approached, she addressed that monk in verses -
"Through unwise attention, you are consumed by thoughts;
Having given up the unwise, reflect wisely.
"Regarding the Teacher, the Teaching, the Community, and one's own morality;
You will attain gladness, joy and happiness without doubt;
Then, full of gladness, you will make an end of suffering."
Then that monk, stirred by that deity, attained a sense of urgency.