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Psalms of the Brethren CI: Belatthakani

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

Though layman’s life be left, yet if the task
Remain undone, the mouth harsh furrows plough,
The paunch be full, the mind all slack with sloth: —
Like a great hog with provender replete,
He cometh back, again, again to birth.

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MLA

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren CI: Belatthakani.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/100/.

Chicago

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren CI: Belatthakani.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/100/.

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