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Psalms of the Brethren LXXXVI: Nagita

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

Outside our Order many others be, who teach
A path never, like this one, to Nibbana leading.
But us the Exalted One, the blessed Master’s self
Instructs as ’twere by just the palm o’ th’ hand outspreading.

MLA

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren LXXXVI: Nagita.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/85/.

Chicago

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren LXXXVI: Nagita.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/85/.

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