- Verses of the Senior Monks 1.16Theragāthā 1.16
- The Book of the OnesEkakanipāta
- Chapter TwoDutiyavagga
BelaṭṭhasīsaBelaṭṭhasīsattheragāthā
Just as a fine thoroughbred“Yathāpi bhaddo ājañño, proceeds with ease,naṅgalāvattanī sikhī; tail and mane flying in the wind;Gacchati appakasirena, so my days and nightsevaṁ rattindivā mama; proceed with ease,Gacchanti appakasirena, full of joy not of the flesh.sukhe laddhe nirāmise”ti.