J43 Veluka Jataka -- The Bamboo Viper

[MORAL Dangerous stubbornness]

[READABILITY Intermediate II]

Though a fool, through all his life,

associates with a wise man,

he no more understands the Dhamma

than a spoon (tastes) the flavour of soup.

—— Dhammapada verse 64

Though an intelligent person,

associates with a wise man for only a moment,

he quickly understands the Dhamma

as the tongue (tastes) the flavour of soup.

—— Dhammapada verse 65    

There’s no benefit in following a teacher if you don’t listen to what he says.

Storyboard of Veluka Jātaka

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