[230] "Bhikkhus, there are these five dangers (ādīnava) in a black snake (kaṇhasappa). What five? It is angry, it bears grudges, it has terrible venom, it is double-tongued, and it betrays its friends. These, bhikkhus, are the five dangers in a black snake.
Even so, bhikkhus, there are these five dangers in womankind (mātugāma). What five? She is angry, she bears grudges, she has terrible venom, she is double-tongued, and she betrays her friends. Herein, bhikkhus, this is womankind's terrible venom: for the most part, bhikkhus, a woman is of fierce lust. Herein, bhikkhus, this is womankind's double tongue: for the most part, bhikkhus, a woman is of malicious speech. Herein, bhikkhus, this is womankind's betrayal of friends: for the most part, bhikkhus, a woman is adulterous. These, bhikkhus, are the five dangers in womankind."
The Third Chapter, on Long Wandering (Dīghacārikavagga), is concluded.
Its summary (uddāna):
Two on long wandering were spoken; settling in; stinginess;
two on the frequenter of families; wealth; meals; and two further on snakes.
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The Fourth Chapter, on Residents (Āvāsikavagga).
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.