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Psalms of the Brethren XXXIV: Posiya

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

Best when not near, both now and evermore,
Are such as these for him who understands.
Forth from the township to the woods I went,
Thence to my home once more I came; but thence
Rising I gat me forth again, nor e’er
Did this same Posiya let fall a word.

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MLA

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren XXXIV: Posiya.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/33/.

Chicago

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren XXXIV: Posiya.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/33/.

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