For a person of unsoddened mind,unassaulted awareness,abandoning merit & evil,wakeful,there is no dangerno fear.– Dhammapada III. Cittavagga: The Mind :: Verse 39

If he recites many teachings, but Ñ heedless man Ñdoesn’t do what they say,like a cowherd counting the cattle of others,he has no share in the contemplative life.– Dhammapada I. Twin Verses (Yamaka Vagga) :: Verse 19

If he recites next to nothingbut follows the Dhammain line with the Dhamma;abandoning passion, aversion, delusion; alert,his mind well-released, not clinging either here or hereafter:he has his share in the contemplative life.– Dhammapada I. Twin Verses (Yamaka Vagga) :: Verse 20

The enlightened, constantly absorbed in jhana, persevering, firm in their effort:they touch Unbinding,the unexcelled rest from the yoke.– Dhammapada II. Appamadavagga: Heedfulness :: Verse 23

Those with initiative, mindful, clean in action,acting with due consideration,heedful, restrained, living the Dhamma:their glory grows.– Dhammapada II. Appamadavagga: Heedfulness :: Verse 24

Through initiative, heedfulness, restraint, & self-control,the wise would make an islandno flood can submerge.– Dhammapada II. Appamadavagga: Heedfulness :: Verse 25

They’re addicted to heedlessnessÑ dullards, fools Ñwhile one who is wisecherishes heedfulnessas his highest wealth.– Dhammapada II. Appamadavagga: Heedfulness :: Verse 26

Knowing this body is like a clay jar,securing this mind like a fort,attack Mara with the spear of discernment,then guard what’s wonwithout settling there,without laying claim.– Dhammapada III. Cittavagga: The Mind :: Verse 40

Don’t give way to heedlessnessor to intimacy with sensual delight Ñfor a heedful person, absorbed in jhana,attains an abundance of ease.– Dhammapada II. Appamadavagga: Heedfulness :: Verse 27

The monk delighting in heedfulness,seeing danger in heedlessness,advances like a fire,burning fetters great & small.– Dhammapada II. Appamadavagga: Heedfulness :: Verse 31