Iti 37 Happiness

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Iti 37 - Happiness
Translated by Bhikkhu Sujato
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So It Was Said 37
The Book of the Twos
Chapter One
Happiness
This was said by the Buddha, the Perfected One: that is what I heard.
“Mendicants, when a mendicant has two qualities they’re full of joy and happiness in this very life, and they have laid the groundwork for ending the defilements. What two? Being inspired at inspiring places, and making a suitable effort when inspired. When a mendicant possesses these two qualities they’re full of joy and happiness in this very life, and they have laid the groundwork for ending the defilements.”
The Buddha spoke this matter. On this it is said:
“At inspiring places
an astute person should be inspired;
a keen and alert mendicant
should examine with wisdom.
A mendicant living like this, with keen energy,
peaceful not restless,
devoted to serenity of heart,
attains the ending of suffering.”
This too is a matter that was spoken by the Blessed One: that is what I heard.