Those who are totally confused about the teachings are led by others' views and do not awaken from sleep.

Susammuṭṭha sutta - Totally Confused

At Sāvatthi.

While standing to one side, that deity recited this verse in the presence of the Blessed One:

“Those who are |totally confused::thoroughly muddled [susammuṭṭhā]| about the teachings,
are led by others‘ views;
They, being asleep, do not awaken,
though it is time for them to awaken.”

[The Blessed One]: “Those who are |unconfused::unmuddled [asammuṭṭha]| about the teachings,
are not led by others’ views;
They, awakened and |fully understanding::completely comprehending [sammadaññā]|,
fare |evenly::with balance, with peace, with tranquility [sama]| amidst the uneven.”

Last updated on March 27, 2025

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