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Verse 234 for 22 August, 2026
234. Venerable Ananda went to the house, leaned against the doorpost and wept, saying: "I am still but a learner. I still have to attain perfection. But alas, my master who is so compassionate towards me is about to pass away." Then the Lord asked the monks: "Where is Ananda?" And they told him where he was and what he is doing. Then the Lord said: "Go monk, and say to Ananda, 'Friend Ananda, the Lord calls you.' When he came, the Lord said to Ananda: "Enough Ananda, do not cry. For have I not taught that it is the nature of all things beloved that we must suffer separation from them and be severed from them? For that which is born, come to be and compounded is also subject to dissolution. How could it be otherwise? For a long time have you, Ananda, served the Tathagata with thoughts, words and deeds of love, graciously, pleasantly and with your whole heart. You have gathered great good. Now you should put forth energy and soon you too will be free from the defilements."
Digha Nikaya II.144 ::