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Psalms of the Brethren LXXXV: Sunaga

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

Expert to grasp the image conjured up,
Versed in the secret of the life detached,
Practised in contemplation, clear in mind: —
Well may he win to rapture unalloyed.

MLA

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren LXXXV: Sunaga.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/84/.

Chicago

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren LXXXV: Sunaga.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/84/.

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