Religion

Psalms of the Brethren XLII: Khadira-Vaniya

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

Come, Cala, and you, Upacala too,
Sisupacala also, take good heed,
Be on your guard, for he who comes to you
Is as a wondrous archer splitting hairs.

MLA

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren XLII: Khadira-Vaniya.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/41/.

Chicago

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren XLII: Khadira-Vaniya.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/41/.

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