For May 31, 2026

Candanaṃ, tagaraṃ, vāpi uppalaṃ, atha vassikī --
etesaṃ gandhajātānaṃ --
sīlagandho anuttaro.
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Of all the fragrances --
sandal, tagara, blue lotus and jasmine --
the fragrance of virtue is the sweetest.

Dhammapada 4.55
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The Dhammapada: The Buddha's Path of Wisdom, translated from Pāli by Acharya Buddharakkhita
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