Religion

Psalms of the Brethren XXX: Uttiya

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

Since sickness hath befallen me, O now
Let there arise in me true mindfulness.
Sickness hath now befallen me — ’tis time
For me no more to dally or delay.

MLA

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren XXX: Uttiya.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/29/.

Chicago

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren XXX: Uttiya.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/29/.

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