Who said "A tamed mind brings happiness."?

The Buddha (c. 5th century BC). Source: Dhammapada 35.

What is the original Pali?

Cittassa damatho sādhu, cittaṁ dantaṁ sukhāvahaṁ. Translated from the original Pali by Spartan Surfers.

Is "A tamed mind brings happiness." on a shirt?

Yes. We print it to order on our tees in 7 illustrated looks, from $44, with free US shipping.

cittaṁ dantaṁ sukhāvahaṁ

A tamed mind brings happiness.

The Buddha, Dhammapada 35

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What it means

The mind is quick and lands wherever it likes. Training it is hard, and worth it, because a steady mind carries its own contentment. Practice a little restraint with your attention every day.

The source

"A tamed mind brings happiness." The Buddha said it in Dhammapada 35. Translated from the original Pali by Spartan Surfers.

"Cittassa damatho sādhu, cittaṁ dantaṁ sukhāvahaṁ."

Original Pali, Dhammapada 35. Text read at suttacentral.net.

Who said it

The Buddha (c. 5th century BC). Siddhattha Gotama, the teacher from northern India whose path of insight and practice became Buddhism. His sayings survive in the Pali Canon, including the Dhammapada.

Questions

What does "A tamed mind brings happiness." mean?: The mind is quick and lands wherever it likes. Training it is hard, and worth it, because a steady mind carries its own contentment. Practice a little restraint with your attention every day.
Who said "A tamed mind brings happiness."?: The Buddha (c. 5th century BC). Source: Dhammapada 35.
What is the original Pali?: Cittassa damatho sādhu, cittaṁ dantaṁ sukhāvahaṁ. Translated from the original Pali by Spartan Surfers.
Is "A tamed mind brings happiness." on a shirt?: Yes. We print it to order on our tees in 7 illustrated looks, from $44, with free US shipping.

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"A tamed mind brings happiness." (The Buddha, Dhammapada 35, translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/a-tamed-mind-brings-happiness