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Psalms of the Brethren L: Vimala

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

The burdened earth is sprinkled by the rain,
The winds blow cool, the lightnings roam on high.
Eased and allayed th’ obsessions of the mind,
And in my heart the spirit’s mastery.

MLA

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren L: Vimala.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/49/.

Chicago

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren L: Vimala.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/49/.

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