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Psalms of the Brethren III: Kankha-Revata

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

Behold how great the wisdom is of Them
Who Thus-have-come! As fire at midnight hour,
Givers of light, givers of sight are they
To those that pass, subduing all their doubt.

MLA

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren III: Kankha-Revata.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/2/.

Chicago

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren III: Kankha-Revata.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/2/.

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