bonds

1. To be attached to one thing (to a certain view) and to look down upon other thing (views) as inferior -- this the wise man call a fetter.
2. Bonds do not exists for whose to whom nought is dear or not dear.
3. There is no fire like lust, no grip like hate, there is no net like delusion, no river like craving.
4. One should give up anger; One should abandon pride; One should overcome all fetters. Ill never befall him who clings not to mind and body and is passionless.
5. That which is made of iron, wood, or hemp is not a strong bong, say the wise, (but) that longing for jewels, ornaments, children, and wives is far greater an attachment.
6. All desires have in them little pleasant taste but rather much potential suffering.
7. Folk enwrapt in craving are terrified like a captive hare; held fast by fetters and bonds, for long they come to sorrow again and again.
8. For the person who is perturbed by evil thonghts, who is of strong passions, who sees but the pleasurable, craving steadily grows. Indeed, he makes the bond strong.

Peace Selfish desire Bonds Understanding
Wishes Kindness Worry Barrier
Sorrow Attitude toward others Mind Goodness
Practice Repentance Behavior Learning
Education Joy Happiness Wisdom
Patience Content Health Giving
Friendship Wealth Faith Liberation
Vigour

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