| It.023 | Ubhayattha Sutta | Ubho-attha Sutta | There is one thing, bhikkhus, developed and continually practised, by which both kinds of welfare are acquired and maintained: welfare here and now, and that pertaining to the future. What is that one thing? It is diligence in wholesome things. This is that one thing, bhikkhus. . The wise praise diligence In doing deeds of merit; For one who is wise and diligent Obtains a twofold benefit: Welfare in the here and now And welfare in a future life. And because one has realised the good, The wise person is called a sage. | 45/152 | Itivuttaka | Khuddhaka | It.016 | diligence |