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Psalms of the Brethren CXXXVII: Tissa

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

Many the foes he gets, the bhikkhu shorn,
Wrapt in his robe, to whom the world gives gifts
Of food and drink, raiment and where to lodge.

Let him then, knowing all the bane herefrom,
The fearsome peril in the world’s regard,
Taking but little, free from lusting’s taint,
Wary and mindful, hold his onward way.

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MLA

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren CXXXVII: Tissa.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/136/.

Chicago

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren CXXXVII: Tissa.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/136/.

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