25(5)Non-Decline(3)
"Bhikkhus,I will teach you seven principles of non-decline.
Listen and attend closely.I will speak."
"Yes,Bhante,"those bhikkhus replied.The Blessed One said this:[23]
"And what,bhikkhus,are the seven principles of non-decline?
(1)"As long as the bhikkhus are endowed with faith,
only growth is to be expected for them,not decline.
(2)As longas they have a sense of moral shame..:(3)..have moral dread...(4)...are learned..(5)…..are energetic.(6):..are mindful...(7)...are wise,
only growth is to be expected forthem,not decline.
"Bhikkhus,as long as these seven principles of non-decline continue among the bhikkhus,and the bhikkhus are seen[established]in them,
only growth is to be expected for them,not decline."