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Psalms of the Brethren XLVI: Samiddhi

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

In ti list and hope forth from my home I came
Into the homeless life. And there in me
Have mindfulness and insight grown, and tense
And well composed my heart and mind. Make thou
Whatever shams thou list, thou’lt harm me not.

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MLA

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren XLVI: Samiddhi.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/45/.

Chicago

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren XLVI: Samiddhi.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/45/.

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