T 210.8
Dharmapada (T 210) 法句经
T 210.8 言语品法句经第八十有二章
Parallel to: SN 6.9 / SN 6.10 / SN 8.5 / AN 10.89 / Dhp 360–382 / Snp 3.3 / Snp 3.10 / Thag 21 / T 210.34 / T 212.9 / T 213.8
The chapter on language is about how to use reason when speaking, expressing oneself, and discussing. | 言语品者，所以戒口，发说、谈论当用道理。 |
Harsh words and insults, arrogance and contempt for others, giving rise to these actions, only increases hatred.
| 恶言骂詈， 憍陵蔑人，兴起是行，疾怨滋生；
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Humble words and agreeable speech, respecting others, abandoning
attachment and enduring evil, hatred and resentment naturally cease.
| 逊言顺辞， 尊敬于人，弃结忍恶， 疾怨自灭。
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The axe of a person's life is in their mouth, and it is through their evil words that they cut themselves.
| 夫士之生，斧在口中，所以斩身， 由其恶言。
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Strife for little gain is like concealing lost wealth, leading to disputes and causing the mind to turn towards evil.
| 诤为少利， 如掩失财，从彼致诤，令意向恶。
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Both praise and blame are evil, and those who delight in
stirring up disputes with their mouths will all be without peace.
| 誉恶、恶所誉， 是二俱为恶，好以口侩鬪， 是后皆无安。
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Without the Way, one falls into evil paths, increasing the suffering of hell. Dwelling
far from fools, cultivating patience, and contemplating the truth, there will be no transgression.
| 无道堕恶道， 自增地狱苦，远愚修忍意， 念谛则无犯。
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From goodness, one attains liberation; from evil, one does not attain liberation. Those
who are well liberated are wise, and this is liberation from evil afflictions.
| 从善得解脱， 为恶不得解，善解者为贤， 是为脱恶恼。
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Liberation is to embrace one's own harmful intentions, not being rash in speech
and speaking meaningfully and according to the Dharma. Such speech is gentle and sweet.
| 解自抱损意， 不躁言得中，义说如法说， 是言柔软甘。
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Therefore, in speech, one must ensure one's own well-being
and not harm others. This is called skillful speech.
| 是以言语者， 必使己无患，亦不尅众人， 是为能善言。
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Speech should be agreeable to the mind, and bring joy. It should
not lead to evil intentions. When spoken, it should be acceptable to all.
| 言使投意可， 亦令得欢喜，不使至恶意， 出言众悉可。
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Speaking with sincerity and sweetness, according to the Dharma and without fault, being
truthful, meaningful, and in accordance with the Dharma, this is called approaching the path.
| 至诚甘露说， 如法而无过，谛如义、如法， 是为近道立。
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Speaking in accordance with the Buddha's words brings good fortune and liberation. It
is able to create an endless expanse. This is called the supreme speech.
| 说如佛言者， 是吉得灭度，为能作浩际， 是谓言中上。
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Translated from Chinese using Gemma-2-Mitra (Buddhist-NLP).
This is the classical Chinese root text of Dharmapada (T 210), a parallel to the Pali sutta(s) listed above. Source: CBETA (Taishō edition).
