Religion

Psalms of the Brethren LVII: Kutiviharin (2)

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

This was an ancient hut, say’st thou? To build
Another hut, a new one, is thy wish?
O cast away the longing for a hut!
New hut will bring new pain, brother, to thee.

MLA

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren LVII: Kutiviharin (2).” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/56/.

Chicago

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren LVII: Kutiviharin (2).” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/56/.

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