Religion
Psalms of the Brethren CLXXXI: Uttarapala
Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids (1913) · From Psalms of the Early Buddhists II: Psalms of the Brethren (1913)
Me seeming wise, forsooth, and spent enough
In pondering on the things that make for good,
Me overthrew fivefold desires of sense,
Bewilderers [of the reason] of the world.
Though lodged in Mara’s reach, by mighty dart
Assailed, yet did my strength suffice to win
From snare set by the King of Death release.
Now are all sense-desires put far away!
Now are all rebirths shattered once for aye!
Destroyed is birth-and-death’s eternity!
Now cometh nevermore rebirth for me!
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MLA
Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren CLXXXI: Uttarapala.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/180/.
Chicago
Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren CLXXXI: Uttarapala.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/180/.
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