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 Verse 158 for 7 June, 2026

158. These four who are accomplished in wisdom, disciplined, confident, deeply learned, Dhamma bearers who live in accordance with Dhamma - these four illuminate the Sangha. Which four? A monk, a nun, a layman and a laywoman. Whoever is wise and full of faith, deeply learned, Holding fast to Dhamma and living according to it - "Light of the Sangha" they are called. The monk well-possessed of virtue, The nun who is widely learned, Male and female disciples fully endowed with faith - It is they who illuminate the Sangha. "Light of the Sangha" they are called.

Anguttara Nikaya II.8 ::

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