Dhammapada verse(s) in Pali:

Verse 315
nagaraṃ yathā paccantaṃ, guttaṃ santarabāhiraṃ.
evaṃ gopetha attānaṃ, khaṇo vo {khaṇo ve (sī. pī. ka.)} mā upaccagā.
khaṇātītā hi socanti, nirayamhi samappitā.

English translation of verse(s):

Verse 315
Just as a border city is closely guarded both within and without, even so, guard yourself. Do not let slip this opportunity (for spiritual growth). For those who let slip this opportunity grieve indeed when consigned to hell.

(Translated by Acharya Buddharakkhita)

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Dhammapada Verse 315: Guarding The Moment