I have wings that do not fly!“Santi pakkhā apatanā,I have feet that do not walk!santi pādā avañcanā;Mother and father have fled!Mātāpitā ca nikkhantā,Jātaveda the fire: go back!jātaveda paṭikkamā”ti.
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