Gautama Buddha

“ As heavy rain will penetrate a poorly-thatched roof,
So passion creeps into an unreflecting mind.
1:14 (14)
The rain will not penetrate a well-thatched roof.
Passion does not enter a tranquil and reflecting mind. ”

“ Metta is not a passive, reflective emotion, but is an active verb, often translated as loving-kindness or friendliness. It is best understood as love shown through actions. For multi-cultural perspective on philosophical and spiritual dimensions of these meanings, see also discussion on the Hellenic term agape, often contrasted to erotic love.↑ Mara is temptation and illusion, the personification the of empty seductiveness of our desires. He is frequently depicted as a demon, or as a mischievous minor god.↑ The saphron robe is a symbol that one is a follower of the Buddha. ”

“ Being 'unready to wear the saphron robe' means that one is unready to call oneself a Buddhist.↑ The verse states that in this case, one is not ready to progress along the four stages toward sainthood. ”