Reply To: Pāṭaliyasutta SN 42.13

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Lal
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Yes. The translation could be better. That is another example of translating “word-by-word” without understanding the meaning.

A better translation is: “Even if what this good teacher says is true, it’s a safe bet for me to not hurt any creature firm or frail.”

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