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Psalms of the Brethren CVI: Suhemanta

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

A hundred tokens show, a hundred marks
Betray wherein the hidden meaning lies.
Whoso hath eyes to see but one, a dullard is,
Who can discern the hundred, he is wise.

MLA

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren CVI: Suhemanta.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/105/.

Chicago

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren CVI: Suhemanta.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/105/.

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