dge ba'i rtsa ba

basis of virtuous qualities; fundamental positive quality [RB]

root of virtue, virtuous roots, causes of virtue, fundamental virtues [IW]

root of virtue, good / virtuous roots, causes of virtue, fundamental virtues; fundamental virtuous quality; a good deed [RY]

roots of virtue. A good deed; a moment of renunciation, compassion, or faith. Virtuous deeds created in the present or in former lives [RY]

the root of virtue [RY]

bdag gi dge ba'i rtsa ba 'dis By the root of this virtue, may I, [RY]