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Psalms of the Brethren XVIII: Singala-Pitar

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

Lo! in the forest of Bhesakala
A brother dwells, heir of the Buddha’s grace,
Suffusing through and through this earthy frame
With thought intent, austere, of skeleton.
Beshrew me, if he do not swiftly drive
All passion of the senses clean away!

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MLA

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren XVIII: Singala-Pitar.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/17/.

Chicago

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren XVIII: Singala-Pitar.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/17/.

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