Religion
Psalms of the Brethren CXIV: Adhimutta
Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids (1913) · From Psalms of the Early Buddhists II: Psalms of the Brethren (1913)
Religion
If ye to this gross body give such heed,
Greedy its pleasures to enjoy, the while
Life’s energies do ebb away, O whence
Shall come perfection in the holy life?
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MLA
Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren CXIV: Adhimutta.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/113/.
Chicago
Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren CXIV: Adhimutta.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/113/.
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