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          [VBF] The Excerpts #46
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          Thu, 22 Jul 1999 10:18:44 -0400 (EDT)
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The Excerpts 46: Excerpts from the Mangala Sutta Vannana

30. Kalena dhamma sakaccha

To Be Engaged in Religious Discussions when one
requires checking one's thoughts is most blissful.

Meaning:

When we are in doubt, we should go to a Monk or a wise
man to ask questions on the Dhamma. If you get
knowledge in this way, then it is a bliss. As the
Dhamma is a profound subject, it needs sincere effort
to understand it properly and grasp it for practical
use in life. This can be made easier through
discussions with others who have a thorough knowledge
of the theory and practice of the Dhamma.

Dhamma discussions should be well-timed.Discussions
with intelligent, wise and experienced people should
not be missed even though it means personal
inconvenience. It is particularly right to discuss the
Dhamma when one's mind is troubled either by
defilements of the mind or when facing family
problems, or in any kind of relationship.