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Psalms of the Brethren CXL: Sirimat

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

Others may laud and honour him
Whose self is uncontrolled.
Surely amiss their praise is given,
Since self is uncontrolled.

Others may chide and censure him
Whose self is well controlled.
Surely amiss their blame is given,
Since self is well controlled.

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MLA

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren CXL: Sirimat.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/139/.

Chicago

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren CXL: Sirimat.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/139/.

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