Among those who hate, we live happily, free of hate.

What it means

You do not need a peaceful world to be at peace. Others may carry hostility; you don't have to pick it up. Your happiness can be independent of their hate.

The source

"Among those who hate, we live happily, free of hate." The Buddha said it in Dhammapada 197. Translated from the original Pali by Spartan Surfers.

"Susukhaṁ vata jīvāma, verinesu averino;"

Original Pali, Dhammapada 197. 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 "Among those who hate, we live happily, free of hate." mean?

You do not need a peaceful world to be at peace. Others may carry hostility; you don't have to pick it up. Your happiness can be independent of their hate.

Who said "Among those who hate, we live happily, free of hate."?

The Buddha (c. 5th century BC). Source: Dhammapada 197.

What is the original Pali?

Susukhaṁ vata jīvāma, verinesu averino;. Translated from the original Pali by Spartan Surfers.

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