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Psalms of the Brethren XLIV: Sanu

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

Mother, they weep for the dead, or the living they may not see.
But for him, O mother, who lives, who is here, why mournest thou me?

MLA

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren XLIV: Sanu.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/43/.

Chicago

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren XLIV: Sanu.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/43/.

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