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Psalms of the Brethren CLXXI: Paccaya
Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids (1913) · From Psalms of the Early Buddhists II: Psalms of the Brethren (1913)
Five days have now gone by since I went forth,
A learner, and my mind not perfected.
Then in the heart of me within my cell
Retired uprose unfaltering resolve:
I will not eat nor will I drink again,
Nor from this lodging let me issue forth,
Nor will I even lie upon my side,
While yet the dart of Craving lies undrawn.
Thus steadfast I abiding — O behold
And mark the forward stride of energy:
In Threefold Wisdom have I made my own,
And all the Buddha bids us do is done!
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MLA
Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren CLXXI: Paccaya.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/170/.
Chicago
Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren CLXXI: Paccaya.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/170/.
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