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Psalms of the Brethren LXVI: Meghiya

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

He, the great Hero, counselled me, whose mind
Hath all transcended that our minds may know.
And I, hearing the Norm, held close to Him
In loving pupillage and piety.
The threefold wisdom have I made my own,
And all the Buddha’s ordinance is done.

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MLA

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren LXVI: Meghiya.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/65/.

Chicago

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren LXVI: Meghiya.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/65/.

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