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Psalms of the Brethren CXXXVIII: Kimbila

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

Where lies the Eastern Bamboo Grove we dwell,
Sons of the Sakiyans, comrades [all and true].
No little wealth have we renounced for this,
Contented with whatever fills our bowl.

MLA

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren CXXXVIII: Kimbila.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/137/.

Chicago

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren CXXXVIII: Kimbila.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/137/.

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