VERSE 2

= Sn 144

santussako ca subharo ca

     appakicco ca sallahukavutti

santindriyo ca nipako ca

Saddhatissa:

Norman:

Contented and easy to support, having few duties and of a frugal way of life, with his sense-

faculties calmed, zealous, not impudent, (and) not greedy (when begging) among families

Basham:

He should be well content, soon satisfied,

Having few wants and simple tastes,

With composed senses, discreet,

Not arrogant or grasping.

Rahula:

Contented, easily supported, with few duties, of simple livelihood, controlled in senses,

discreet, not impudent, he should not be greedily attached to families

Woodward:

And he should be content, soon satisfied, with but few wants, of frugal appetites:  with

faculties of sense composed, discreet, not insolent, nor greedy after gifts

Ñānamoli:

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Contented, easy to support,    

Unbusy, frugal, and serene      

In faculties, prudent, modest,

Not fawning upon families.

Contented, easy to support,

Unbusy, frugal, and serene

In faculties, prudent and modest,

Ungrasping among families;

Dhammayut:

Content & easy to support, with few duties, living lightly,

With peaceful faculties, masterful, modest, & no greed for supporters.

Gunaratana:

One should be content, easy to support,

with few duties, living lightly,

controlled in senses, discreet,

not impudent, unattached to families

Khantipalo:

and well-content,

easily satisfied and not caught up

in too much bustle,

and frugal in one’s ways,

with senses calmed, intelligent, not bold,

unswayed by the emotions of the crowd,

Aronson:

Content, easily supported,

With few activities, with few possessions,

With steady senses, wise,

Considered in his action, and not mimicking householders

Narada:

Contented, easily supportable, with few duties, of light livelihood, controlled in senses,

discreet, not impudent, not be greedily attached to families.

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