Religion

Psalms of the Brethren XCVI: Khandasumana

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

One flower in pious offering brought
Did win me years on years of pleasant life
In heavenly worlds; the balance hath availed
To bring me perfect peace and purity.

MLA

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren XCVI: Khandasumana.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/95/.

Chicago

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren XCVI: Khandasumana.” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/95/.

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