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Psalms of the Brethren XXIV: Sugandha

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

Scarce have the rains gone by since I went forth,
Yet see the seemly order of the Norm!
The Threefold Wisdom have I gotten now
And done all that the Buddha bids us do.

MLA

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren XXIV: Sugandha.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/23/.

Chicago

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren XXIV: Sugandha.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/23/.

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