Kama Sutta

Translation by Bhikkhuni Uppalavanna

"What is not given, for one's welfare?

What is not given up, by the dying man?

What should be released to gain merit?

What should not be released to gain merit?"

"Man does not give the self for his welfare

He does not give up, the self.

To gain merit, utter good words,

And not evil words."