iti.37 Itivuttaka

Happiness

This was said by the Lord…

“Bhikkhus, possessing two things a bhikkhu lives here and now with much pleasure and happiness and is properly motivated for the destruction of the taints. What are the two things? Being moved by a sense of urgency on occasions for urgency, and, being moved, making a proper endeavour. These, bhikkhus, are the two things…”

A wise person should be urgently moved
On occasions that make for urgency;
As an ardent discerning bhikkhu
He should investigate with wisdom.

One living ardent thus,
Of peaceful conduct, not proud,
Practising tranquillity of mind,
May attain the destruction of suffering.

- Translator: John D. Ireland

- Editor: Bhikkhu Sujato

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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 the present 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 has these two qualities they’re full of joy and happiness in the present 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 and stable,
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.