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Psalms of the Brethren XCVIII: Abhaya (2)

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

Sight of fair shape bewildering self-control,
If one but heed the image sweet and dear,
The heart inflamed in feeling doth o’erflow
And clinging stayeth. Thus in him do grow
The deadly taints that bring new living near.

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MLA

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren XCVIII: Abhaya (2).” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/97/.

Chicago

Theragatha, The Brethren of the. “Psalms of the Brethren XCVIII: Abhaya (2).” Translated by Mrs. C. A. F. Rhys Davids. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/theragatha-brethren/97/.

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