For September 17, 2026

Attānameva paṭhamaṃ
patirūpe nivesaye
athaññamanusāseyya
na kilisseyya paṇḍito.
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One should first establish oneself
in what is proper and only then
try to instruct others. Doing this,
the wise one will not be criticized.

Dhammapada 12.158
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Gemstones of the Good Dhamma, compiled and translated by Ven. S. Dhammika
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