Here he grieves, after death he grieves,
the evil-doer grieves in both places;
He grieves, he is tormented,
having seen the impurity of his own actions.
-- DhammaPada Verse 15
Here he rejoices, after death he rejoices,
the doer of good deeds rejoices in both places;
He rejoices, he delights,
having seen the purity of his own actions.
-- DhammaPada Verse 16
Picture: Flowering Garden, Vincent van Gogh, 1888
Related Teachings:
Guarding against irritability in body, speech, thought (DhP 231, 232, 233, 234) - The Buddha is advising against getting irritated, for bad conduct by way of body, speech or thoughts gives rise to ignorance.
Being dear to oneself (SN 3.4) - King Pasenadi of Kosala shares a reflection to the Buddha on how he is dear to oneself and who is not.
Kamma and Its Fruits (MN 135) - The Buddha explains to a brahmin how your deeds in past lives affect you in this life.
