Selected Verses from the Dhammapada
Translated by P. Lal...Chapter: The Disciple of Dhamma...page 127-128




Because he has gray hair
he is not an elder,
many put on ripeness
and are not therefore wise.

Only he is an elder
who is truthful and virtuous,
disciplined, nonviolent,
innocent, and wise.

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