9.
The Discourse on Friendliness
1.
One should be able, upright and very upright, easy to admonish, gentle and not arrogant.
2.
With peaceful faculties and prudent, not impudent, not greedy among families.
3.
May they be happy and secure, may all beings be happy in themselves.
4.
Whether long or great, middling, short, subtle or gross.
5.
Whether come to be or seeking birth, may all beings be happy in themselves.
6.
Through anger or perception of aversion, one should not wish suffering for one another.
7.
So too towards all beings, one should develop a limitless mind.
8.
Above, below, and across, unconfined, without enmity, without hostility.
9.
One should resolve upon this mindfulness - they call this the divine abiding here.
10.
Having removed greed for sensual pleasures, for surely he does not come again to lying in a womb.
The Discourse on Friendliness is concluded.
The Khuddakapāṭha Pāḷi is concluded.
