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The Discourse on Applied Thought
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This was said by the Blessed One, said by the Worthy One, thus have I heard:
"There are these three unwholesome thoughts, monks. Which three? Thought connected with not being despised, thought connected with material gain, honour and fame, thought connected with compassion for others. These, monks, are the three unwholesome thoughts." The Blessed One said this meaning. Therein this is said:
"One connected with not being despised, having respect for material gain and honour;
Rejoicing together with colleagues, is far from the elimination of fetters.
"But whoever, having abandoned sons and cattle, and possessions in marriage;
Such a monk is capable of touching the highest enlightenment."
This meaning too was spoken by the Blessed One, thus have I heard. The first.