October 14, 2024 at 11:02 am
#52429
Keymaster
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.”
- I suggest reading the English translation starting @22.3 in this link; “Pāṭaliya Sutta (SN 42.13).”