Psalms of the Brethren CCI: Sumana

That which my teacher wished that I should know
In doctrines good, and of his kindness taught
To me who longed for the Ambrosial:
That now, even the task prescribed, is done.

Yea, won and realized is the Norm
E’en for my own, not learnt ‘as such and such.’
Pure lore is mine, dispelled is every doubt.
Let me stand near to thee and testify:

I know the where and when of former lives,
And clearly shines the Eye Celestial;
The Good Supreme, Ar’hantship, have I won,
And what the Buddha bids us do is done.

Well have I learnt, who used all diligence,
The method and the training in thy rule;
For all th’ Intoxicants are purged away;
Now cometh never more the life renewed.

Noble thy cult and thou hast guided me.
Compassionate, ’tis thou hast favoured me.
Thine admonitions have not proved inept.
Once an apprentice, now am I adept.