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Correct text for dhammapada verse 103
natedawg
Australia New
Hi,
I am interested in getting the dhammapada verse 103 tattooed on me. I read the verse at a temple in vietnam and it had a really deep meaning for me.
I would like to get the most accurate text and font so any help or suggested would be welcomed.
I have taken time to read many other similar posts but have been unable to find the information required.
Thanks again for any help offered.
Nathan
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There are different translations, but here is one: http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/dhp/dhp.08.budd.html
What kind of text? The "original" text is in Pali....
@natedawg please tell us what you think the verse says. And there is no "correct" translation of the sutras, because translation is as much art as science. Many words do not have exact matches and you have to ask youself "what were they trying to say".
Cheers for the link
The wording I planned on using varies a little to that. Does it matter if its not exactly the same?
Not sure, it was in english when I first read it. Thank you, so Pali is the original. Can you tell me how to convert from english?
See here: http://tipitaka.wikia.com/wiki/Dhammapada_Verses_102_and_103_-_Kundalakesitheri_Vatthu
Wow! Thank you that was great!
I only need to find out how to convert to Pali, which i have been told is the 'original ' text.
If anyone knows that would be great (i will be searching in the meantime.
Thanks again for all help offered it is greatly appreciated
Also sorry with the 'text' im looking for the Pali font if you would call it that?
I just found a few translators through google but havnt had any luck.
Thanks again!