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Psalms of the Brethren XX: Ajita

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

All unafraid of death, nor fain to live,
I shall lay down this compound frame anon,
With mind alert, with consciousness controlled.

MLA

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren XX: Ajita.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/19/.

Chicago

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren XX: Ajita.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/19/.

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