The Book of Fives

149

Temporarily Freed

I HEAR TELL:

"Beggars! These five lead to coming down
for one who has gained temporary freedom.
What five?

Delight in activity.

Delight in gab.

Delight in sleep.

Delight in company.

And he does not reflect on the freedom of heart he has attained.

Indeed, Beggars, these five lead to coming down
for one who has gained temporary freedom.

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Temporarily Freed

I HEAR TELL:

"Beggars! These five lead to coming down
for one who has gained temporary freedom.
What five?

Delight in activity.

Delight in gab.

Delight in sleep.

Delight in leaving unguarded the doors of the senses.

And delight in immoderate eating.

Indeed, Beggars, these five lead to coming down
for one who has gained temporary freedom.