Theragatha
Chapter I — Single Verses

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Eraka

Translated from the Pali by Thanissaro Bhikkhu.

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Sensual pleasures are stressful,
            Eraka.
Sensual pleasures aren't ease.
Whoever loves sensual pleasures
    loves stress,     Eraka.
Whoever doesn't,
    doesn't love stress.