The formless existence is more peaceful than the form realm. Yet, cessation is more peaceful than the formless existence.

Touching the deathless element with the body, having reached the state |free from attachment::free from grasping, not taking as mine, not appropriating [nirūpadhi]|; |Abandoning all identification::relinquishing all appropriation, giving up acquisitions [upadhippaṭinissagga]|, having personally realized the |taint-less::undefiled, free from effluents [anāsava]|; The perfectly Awakened One teaches, the sorrow-free, |unblemished::pure, stainless [viraja]| state.”

The Buddha describes the three elements - 1) form element, 2) formless element, and 3) element of cessation.

Contacting the |deathless::deathless state, epithet of Nibbāna [amata]| with the body, having reached the state |free from attachment::free from grasping, not taking as mine, not appropriating [nirūpadhi]|; Through |relinquishing of acquisitions::abandoning of identification [upadhippaṭinissagga]|, free from the taints, they |personally experience::realize for oneself [sacchikatvā]| [the truth]; The |perfectly Awakened One::fully awakened being, fully enlightened being [sammāsambuddha]| teaches, the sorrow-free, |unblemished::pure, stainless [viraja]| path.”

The Blessed One teaches Visākhā on the nature of attachment and suffering.

"Visākhā, for those who have a hundred dear ones, they have a hundred sufferings; for those who have ninety dear ones, they have ninety sufferings; for those who have eighty dear ones, they have eighty sufferings; for those who have seventy dear ones, they have seventy sufferings; for those who have sixty dear ones, they have sixty sufferings; for those who have fifty dear ones, they have fifty sufferings; for those who have forty dear ones, they have forty sufferings; for those who have thirty dear ones, they have thirty sufferings; for those who have twenty dear ones, they have twenty sufferings; for those who have ten dear ones, they have ten sufferings; for those who have nine dear ones, they have nine sufferings; for those who have eight dear ones, they have eight sufferings; for those who have seven dear ones, they have seven sufferings; for those who have six dear ones, they have six sufferings; for those who have five dear ones, they have five sufferings; for those who have four dear ones, they have four sufferings; for those who have three dear ones, they have three sufferings; for those who have two dear ones, they have two sufferings; for those who have one dear one, they have one suffering; for those who have no dear one, they have no suffering. They are sorrow-free, untainted, and unafflicted, I say."

Dhammapada verses 383–423 redefine 'Brāhmaṇa' (sage) by inner attainment, not birth or appearance. Through effort, a true sage cuts craving, understands reality, and realizes Nibbāna. Fearless, detached, pure, and restrained, they embody non-violence and patience. Free from defilements and attachments, having overcome suffering and rebirth, the sage achieves the ultimate goal, radiating wisdom and peace.

Whoever here has overcome |bonds::ties, clinging, attachment, holding on [saṅga]| to, both |merit::good deed, spiritual wealth [puñña]| and |demerit::injurious action, action that leads to harm [pāpa]|; Who is |sorrow-free::free from sadness [asoka]|, |unblemished::untainted, stainless [viraja]|, and pure, him I call a true sage.

DhammaPada verses 21-32 share the distinct path and outcomes of diligence and negligence. On seeing this clearly, the wise guard diligence like the most important wealth. One devoted to diligence burns away all fetters, is incapable of decline, and is near to Nibbāna.

|Diligence::quality of wishing to do one's work or duty well, with alertness, carefulness and care [appamāda]| is the path to the |deathless::deathless state, epithet of Nibbāna [amata]|, |negligence::carelessness, heedlessness [pamāda]| is the path to death; The diligent do not die, The negligent are as if dead.

The Buddha teaches about the harmful view of practicing while engaging in obstructions, and the simile of the water snake. The Buddha also teaches about the raft simile, the six views, and the abandoning of what is not yours.

Thus have I heard—At one time, the Blessed One was dwelling at Sāvatthi, in Jeta's Grove, Anāthapiṇḍika's park.

The Buddha outlines a progressive training guideline for the bhikkhus to undertake in order to be recognized as ascetics and Brahmins. The Buddha also describes the abandonment of the five hindrances, the four jhānas, and the three knowledges using similes.

Thus have I heard—At one time, the Blessed One was dwelling in the Anga country, in a market town of the Angans called Assapura. There, the Blessed One addressed the bhikkhus: "Bhikkhus."

The Buddha shares his own journey of seeking the path to awakening, from leaving the household life, to studying under two meditation teachers, to attaining full awakening and an account of teaching the Dhamma to his first five disciples.

Thus have I heard—At one time, the Blessed One was dwelling at Sāvatthi, in Jeta's Grove, Anāthapiṇḍika's park.