In the past I worshiped the sacred flame, the moon, the sun, and the gods. Having gone to a river ford, I plunged into the water.
“Aggiṁ candañca sūriyañca, devatā ca namassihaṁ; Nadītitthāni gantvāna, udakaṁ oruhāmihaṁ.
Undertaking many vows, I shaved half my head. Preparing a bed on the ground, I ate no food at night.
Bahūvatasamādānā, aḍḍhaṁ sīsassa olikhiṁ; Chamāya seyyaṁ kappemi, rattiṁ bhattaṁ na bhuñjahaṁ.
I loved my ornaments and decorations; and with baths and oil-massages, I pandered to this body, racked by desire for pleasures of the senses.
Vibhūsāmaṇḍanaratā, nhāpanucchādanehi ca; Upakāsiṁ imaṁ kāyaṁ, kāmarāgena aṭṭitā.
But then I gained faith, and went forth to homelessness. Truly seeing the body, desire for sensual pleasure is eradicated.
Tato saddhaṁ labhitvāna, pabbajiṁ anagāriyaṁ; Disvā kāyaṁ yathābhūtaṁ, kāmarāgo samūhato.
All rebirths are cut off, wishes and aspirations too. Unyoked from all yokes, I’ve found peace of mind.
Sabbe bhavā samucchinnā, icchā ca patthanāpi ca; Sabbayogavisaṁyuttā, santiṁ pāpuṇi cetaso”ti.
