Thus I have heard: One time, the Budha was staying at
Anaathapindidas Ashrama in Jetavana of Shraavastii.
At that time, the Bhagavaan addressed the bhikkhus:
“There are two wonderful dharmas that protect the world. What are these two dharmas? They are shame (hri) and remorse (apatrapya).
Bhikkhus, if these two dharmas did not exist,
The world would not distinguish between father and mother,
Brothers, wives, friends, elders, or juniors.
It would be no different from pigs, chickens, dogs, cattle, sheep,
And other such domesticated animals.
Because these two dharmas protect the world,
There is a distinction between parents, brothers, wives, elders, and juniors,
And the world is not reduced to the level of animals.
Therefore, bhikkhus, you should cultivate shame and remorse.
In this way, bhikkhus, you should train yourselves.”.
Thus should you train.”
When the bhikshus heard what the Budha said, they followed it with joy.