Manakama Sutta

Translation by Walshe

...the deva spoke this verse...:


 * Who has not tamed all vain conceits,1
 * Who lacks in wisdom, uncontrolled,
 * Heedless, in the woods may dwell alone,
 * Yet will not escape the realm of death.

[The Blessed One replied:]
 * Who, concentrated, leaves conceits behind,
 * His heart and mind2 set fair, and wholly freed,
 * Heedful dwelling in the woods alone,
 * Shall indeed escape the realm of death.3