Dhammapada, Dhamma Verses (KN 2)

24: The Chapter about Craving – 127
Sabbābhibhū sabbavidūham-asmi,
All-Conquering, All-Wise am I,
sabbesu dhammesu anūpalitto,
undefiled regarding all things,
sabbañjaho taṇhakkhaye vimutto,
having given up everything, liberated through craving’s destruction,
sayaṁ abhiññāya, kam-uddiseyyaṁ. [353]
when having deep knowledge myself, who should I point to (as Teacher)?
Sabbadānaṁ Dhammadānaṁ jināti,
The gift of the Dhamma surpasses all other gifts,
sabbaṁ rasaṁ Dhammaraso jināti,
the taste of the Dhamma surpasses all other tastes,
sabbaṁ ratiṁ Dhammaratiṁ jināti,
the love of the Dhamma surpasses all other loves,
taṇhakkhayo sabbadukkhaṁ jināti. [354]
destruction of craving overcomes all suffering.
Hananti bhogā dummedhaṁ no ve pāragavesino,
Riches destroy the stupid one who does not seek the way beyond,
bhogataṇhāya dummedho hanti aññe va attanaṁ. [355]
through his craving for riches the stupid one destroys others and himself.
Tiṇadosāni khettāni, rāgadosā ayaṁ pajā,
Fields are ruined by grassy weeds, these people are ruined by passion,
tasmā hi vītarāgesu dinnaṁ hoti mahapphalaṁ. [356]
therefore there is great fruit for that given to those without passion.
Tiṇadosāni khettāni, dosadosā ayaṁ pajā,
Fields are ruined by grassy weeds, these people are ruined by hatred,
tasmā hi vītadosesu dinnaṁ hoti mahapphalaṁ. [357]
therefore there is great fruit for that given to those without hatred.