Ubhayattha Sutta (Iti 23) – The Discourse on Both Benefits

3. The Discourse on Both Benefits

23. More Details This was said by the Blessed One, said by the Worthy One, thus have I heard:

"One thing, monks, when developed and cultivated, secures both kinds of good - the good pertaining to the present life and that pertaining to the future life. What is that one thing? Diligence with regard to wholesome qualities. This, monks, is the one thing which when developed and cultivated secures both kinds of good - the good pertaining to the present life and that pertaining to the future life." The Blessed One said this meaning. Therein this is said:

"The wise praise diligence in meritorious deeds;

The diligent wise one takes hold of both benefits.

"The good visible in this very life and the good of the future life.

By attaining what is beneficial, that intelligent one is said to be a person of wisdom."

This meaning too was spoken by the Blessed One, thus have I heard. The third.