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Thig, poem 38

An Unnamed Nun (2nd) · Aññataratherīgāthā

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In the twenty-five years since I went forth, I have not found peace of mind, even as long as a finger-snap.

“Paṇṇavīsativassāni, yato pabbajitā ahaṁ; Nāccharāsaṅghātamattampi, cittassūpasamajjhagaṁ.

Failing to find peace of heart, festering with sensual desire, I cried with flailing arms as I entered a dwelling.

Aladdhā cetaso santiṁ, kāmarāgenavassutā; Bāhā paggayha kandantī, vihāraṁ pāvisiṁ ahaṁ.

I approached a nun in whom I had faith. She taught me the Dhamma: the aggregates, sense fields, and elements.

Sā bhikkhuniṁ upāgacchiṁ, yā me saddhāyikā ahu; Sā me dhammamadesesi, khandhāyatanadhātuyo.

When I heard her teaching, I retired to a discreet place. I know my past lives; my clairvoyance is purified;

Tassā dhammaṁ suṇitvāna, ekamante upāvisiṁ; Pubbenivāsaṁ jānāmi, dibbacakkhu visodhitaṁ.

I encompass the minds of others; my clairaudience is purified; I’ve realized the psychic powers, and attained the ending of defilements. I have realized the six kinds of direct knowledge, and fulfilled the Buddha’s instructions.

Cetopariccañāṇañca, sotadhātu visodhitā; Iddhīpi me sacchikatā, patto me āsavakkhayo; Chaḷabhiññā sacchikatā, kataṁ buddhassa sāsanan”ti.

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… Aññatarā therī ….

Thig, poem 38An Unnamed Nun (2nd) · Aññataratherīgāthā

Thig, poem 38

Thig, poem 38An Unnamed Nun (2nd) · Aññataratherīgāthā

Thig, poem 38