• Linked Discourses 1.53 Saṁyutta Nikāya 1.53
  • 6. Old Age 6. Jarāvagga

A Friend Mittasutta

ā€œWho’s your friend while journeying? ā€œKiṁsu pavasato mittaṁ, Who’s your friend at home? kiṁsu mittaṁ sake ghare; Who’s your friend in need? Kiṁ mittaṁ atthajātassa, Who’s your friend in the next life?ā€ kiṁ mittaṁ samparāyikanā€ti.

ā€œA caravan is your friend while journeying. ā€œSattho pavasato mittaṁ, Mother is your friend at home. mātā mittaṁ sake ghare; An ally in a time of need Sahāyo atthajātassa, is a friend time and again. hoti mittaṁ punappunaṁ; But the good deeds you’ve done yourself—Sayaį¹…katāni puƱƱāni, that’s your friend in the next life.ā€ taṁ mittaṁ samparāyikanā€ti.