The Verses on Respect

Satthu-garu dhamma-garu,

One with respect for the Buddha & Dhamma,

Saṅghe ca tibba-gāravo,

and strong respect for the Saṅgha,

Samādhi-garu ātāpī,

one who is ardent with respect for concentration,

Sikkhāya tibba-gāravo,

and strong respect for the Training,

Appamāda-garu bhikkhu,

one who sees danger and respects being heedful,

Paṭisanthāra-gāravo:

and shows respect in welcoming guests:

Abhabbo parihānāya,

A person like this cannot decline,

Nibbānass’eva santike.

stands right in the presence of Nibbāna.