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Psalms of the Brethren XXVIII: Jambugamika’s Son

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

And art thou then not gratified by gear?
And art thou then not charmed thyself t’ adorn?
And is this fragrant odour, virtue-fraught,
Wafted by thee, and not by other folk?

MLA

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren XXVIII: Jambugamika’s Son.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/27/.

Chicago

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren XXVIII: Jambugamika’s Son.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/27/.

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