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Psalms of the Brethren I: Subhuti

by The Brethren of the Theragatha traditionally 6th–3rd century BCE; composition uncertain

Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids (1913) · From Psalms of the Early Buddhists II: Psalms of the Brethren (1913)

Religion

Well-roofed and pleasant is my little hut,
And screened from winds — Rain at thy will, thou god!
My heart is well composed, my heart is free,
And ardent is my mood. Now rain, god! rain.

MLA

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren I: Subhuti.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/0/.

Chicago

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren I: Subhuti.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/0/.

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