VERSE 21Earnestness is the path of immortality (Nirvana), thoughtlessness the path of death. Those who are in earnest do not die, those who are thoughtless are as if dead already.
VERSE 22Those who are advanced in earnestness, having understood this clearly, delight in earnestness, and rejoice in the knowledge of the Ariyas (the elect).
VERSE 23These wise people, meditative, steady, always possessed of strong powers, attain to Nirvana, the highest happiness.
VERSE 24If an earnest person has roused himself, if he is not forgetful, if his deeds are pure, if he acts with consideration, if he restrains himself, and lives according to law,--then his glory will increase.
May all beings be happy and at peace.