Teacher and the disciple

The Teacher, Great Seer, is first in the world; following him, the disciple composed;
and then the learner, erudite, following the way, endowed with good virtue, practices.
 These three, chief among beings divine & human, giving light, proclaiming the Dhamma,
 throw open the door to the Deathless, release many from bondage.

Those who follow the path, well-taught by the Caravan Leader unsurpassed,
will put an end to stress right here — those heeding the message of the One Well-gone.

- Itivattukapali

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