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Verses of the Senior Monks · Thag 1.20

  • Verses of the Senior Monks 1.20Theragāthā 1.20
  • The Book of the OnesEkakanipāta
  • Chapter TwoDutiyavagga

AjitaAjitattheragāthā

I do not fear death;“Maraṇe me bhayaṁ natthi, nor do I long for life.nikanti natthi jīvite; I’ll lay down this body,Sandehaṁ nikkhipissāmi, aware and mindful.sampajāno paṭissato”ti.

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  1. Thag 1.21 Nigrodha 0.50near 0.1Verses of the Senior Monks 1.21 The Book of the Ones Chapter Three Nigrodha I’m not afraid of fear, for our teacher is expert in freedom from death. Mendicants advance by the path where no fear remains.…