306.
The one who speaks falsely goes to a state of anguish, as does the one who having done something says “I have not done this”.
Both are equals in death, people (meeting) untrustworthy actions in the next world.
307.
Many don the robes of a mendicant around their neck, even those of unrestrained and malicious character.
Those who are unskilled and do criminal acts are walking the path to a painful state.
308.
It is better to eat an iron ball, flaming as though on fire.
Than be the immoral mendicant, who eats the alms provided by the people.
309.
Four things the heedless one gains, when they cavort with another's partner.
The acquisition of poor moral qualities, an uncomfortable bed, the third being ill-repute, and (falling into) states of deprivation is the fourth.
310.
Those who acquire poor moral qualities are destined for painful states; both adulterer's become fearful due to (the pursuit of) a fleeting pleasure.King's will imposes heavy punishments, so let no-one consort with another's partner.
311.
Just as kusa grass cuts the hand when grasped improperly.
A recluse's life corruptly lived drags one to states of anguish.
312.
Because of loose act, and impure observance (of the precepts),
Any life of questionable celibacy, does not have great fruit.
313.
If something should be done, it should be done with firm effort.
A mendicant's life lived loosely, stirs up the defilements all the more.
314.
An unskilled act is better left undone, for such a poor act torments one afterwards.
A skilled act is best to do, as one does not regret doing it later.
315.
Just as a border city is protected both inside and out,
In the same way, you should guard yourself; do not let this opportunity (for spiritual growth) pass you by.
For those who miss this opportunity indeed mourn, (especially) when affected with anguish.
316.
Accepting dissident views, they go to states of distress.
Are those who are ashamed when they should not be ashamed, or are unashamed when they should be.1
317.
Accepting dissident views, they go to states of distress.
Are those who are fearful when they should not be fearful, or are fearless when they should be.
318.
Accepting dissident views, they go to states of distress.
Are those who find faults when there isn't any, or do not see wrongdoing when they should.
319.
Those who see the fault as a wrongdoing, and the good-deed as a virtue.
They Accept upright views, and go to realms of contentment.
The one who speaks falsely goes to a state of anguish, as does the one who having done something says “I have not done this”.
Both are equals in death, people (meeting) untrustworthy actions in the next world.
307.
Many don the robes of a mendicant around their neck, even those of unrestrained and malicious character.
Those who are unskilled and do criminal acts are walking the path to a painful state.
308.
It is better to eat an iron ball, flaming as though on fire.
Than be the immoral mendicant, who eats the alms provided by the people.
309.
Four things the heedless one gains, when they cavort with another's partner.
The acquisition of poor moral qualities, an uncomfortable bed, the third being ill-repute, and (falling into) states of deprivation is the fourth.
310.
Those who acquire poor moral qualities are destined for painful states; both adulterer's become fearful due to (the pursuit of) a fleeting pleasure.King's will imposes heavy punishments, so let no-one consort with another's partner.
311.
Just as kusa grass cuts the hand when grasped improperly.
A recluse's life corruptly lived drags one to states of anguish.
312.
Because of loose act, and impure observance (of the precepts),
Any life of questionable celibacy, does not have great fruit.
313.
If something should be done, it should be done with firm effort.
A mendicant's life lived loosely, stirs up the defilements all the more.
314.
An unskilled act is better left undone, for such a poor act torments one afterwards.
A skilled act is best to do, as one does not regret doing it later.
315.
Just as a border city is protected both inside and out,
In the same way, you should guard yourself; do not let this opportunity (for spiritual growth) pass you by.
For those who miss this opportunity indeed mourn, (especially) when affected with anguish.
316.
Accepting dissident views, they go to states of distress.
Are those who are ashamed when they should not be ashamed, or are unashamed when they should be.1
317.
Accepting dissident views, they go to states of distress.
Are those who are fearful when they should not be fearful, or are fearless when they should be.
318.
Accepting dissident views, they go to states of distress.
Are those who find faults when there isn't any, or do not see wrongdoing when they should.
319.
Those who see the fault as a wrongdoing, and the good-deed as a virtue.
They Accept upright views, and go to realms of contentment.
nirayavaggo dvāvīsatimo niṭṭhito.
The twenty-second group on the state of anguish has finished
The twenty-second group on the state of anguish has finished
Notes
1I have switched around the two lines in passages 316; 317; & 318. in the pāḷi the first line is second.
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