Religion

Psalms of the Brethren IX: Pilinda-Vaccha

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

O welcome this that came, nor came amiss!
O goodly was the counsel given to me!
’Mong divers doctrines mooted among men
Of all ’twas sure the Best I sought and found.

MLA

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren IX: Pilinda-Vaccha.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/8/.

Chicago

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren IX: Pilinda-Vaccha.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/8/.

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