Religion

Psalms of the Brethren LXXXI: Samitigutta

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

Whatso of evil wrought in bygone days,
In former births by me, just here and now,
Tis that whereby I lie and suffer sore —
But other ground for ill exists no more!

MLA

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren LXXXI: Samitigutta.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/80/.

Chicago

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren LXXXI: Samitigutta.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/80/.

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