Thursday, November 02, 2006
Daily Enlightenment [2]

Dhammapada verse --- " Look not at the deeds left done and undone by others; but look at the deeds left done and undone by oneself."

This means holding a mirror to oneself, constantly reflecting on one's own conduct; not holding it out to face others all the time to show them their misgivings. There is much meaning in this verse because we are already too often unmindful in checking our own thoughts, words and deeds. The more time you spend haveing your vigilant eye on others, passing unconstructive judgement of contempt, the more are you not being mindful of yourself. There are few ways to go off track so easily.