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Psalms of the Brethren CXIX: Vajji-putta (2)

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

Come thou and plunge in leafy lair of trees,
Suffer Nibbana in thy heart to sink!
Study and dally not, thou Gotamid!
What doth this fingle-f angle mean to thee?

MLA

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren CXIX: Vajji-putta (2).” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/118/.

Chicago

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren CXIX: Vajji-putta (2).” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/118/.

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