經律異相 19.15

English (machine translation) 19.15

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19.15

"For fear of losing the maṇi pearl, / It is like calling a dog while holding a staff; / The precious pearl cannot be obtained, / And I will not come to see you again. / Fine delicacies and various treasures / All derive from this venerable maṇi; / This can never be obtained, / So why seek it so earnestly? / By seeking much, affection is severed; / Because of this I shall not come again."

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經律異相 — Classical Chinese