4.7 Sambhūta#

Hurrying when it’s time for going slowly;
Going slowly when it’s time to hurry;
That fool falls into suffering
Because of these muddled arrangements.

Their good fortune wastes away
Like the moon in the waning fortnight;
They become disgraced,
And alienated from their friends.

Going slowly when it’s time for going slowly;
Hurrying when it’s time to hurry;
That wise person comes into happiness
Because of these proper arrangements.

Their good fortune flourishes
Like the moon in the waxing fortnight;
They become famous and respected,
Not alienated from their friends.

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