Koṇḍañña Who UnderstoodAññāsikoṇḍaññattheragāthā

“My confidence grew“Esa bhiyyo pasīdāmi, as I heard the teaching, so full of flavor.sutvā dhammaṁ mahārasaṁ; Dispassion is what was taught,Virāgo desito dhammo, without any grasping at all.”anupādāya sabbaso”.

“There are so many pretty things“Bahūni loke citrāni, in this vast territory.asmiṁ pathavimaṇḍale; They disturb one’s thoughts, it seems to me,Mathenti maññe saṅkappaṁ, attractive, provoking lust.subhaṁ rāgūpasaṁhitaṁ.

Just as a rain cloud would settleRajamuhatañca vātena, the dust blown up by the wind,yathā meghopasammaye; so thoughts settle downEvaṁ sammanti saṅkappā, when seen with wisdom.yadā paññāya passati.

All conditions are impermanent—Sabbe saṅkhārā aniccāti, when this is seen with wisdomyadā paññāya passati; one grows disillusioned with suffering:Atha nibbindati dukkhe, this is the path to purity.esa maggo visuddhiyā.

All conditions are suffering—Sabbe saṅkhārā dukkhāti, when this is seen with wisdomyadā paññāya passati; one grows disillusioned with suffering:Atha nibbindati dukkhe, this is the path to purity.esa maggo visuddhiyā.

All things are not-self—Sabbe dhammā anattāti, when this is seen with wisdomyadā paññāya passati; one grows disillusioned with suffering:Atha nibbindati dukkhe, this is the path to purity.”esa maggo visuddhiyā.

“The senior monk awakened after the Buddha,Buddhānubuddho yo thero, Koṇḍañña, is keenly energetic.koṇḍañño tibbanikkamo; He has given up birth and death,Pahīnajātimaraṇo, and has completed the spiritual journey.”brahmacariyassa kevalī.

“There are floods, snares, and strong posts,Oghapāso daḷhakhilo, and a mountain hard to crack;Pabbato duppadālayo; snapping the posts and snares,Chetvā khilañca pāsañca, breaking the mountain so hard to break,Selaṁ bhetvāna dubbhidaṁ; crossing over to the far shore,Tiṇṇo pāraṅgato jhāyī, a meditator is freed from Māra’s bonds.Mutto so mārabandhanā.

When a mendicant is haughty and fickle,Uddhato capalo bhikkhu, relying on bad friends,mitte āgamma pāpake; they sink down in the great flood,Saṁsīdati mahoghasmiṁ, overcome by a wave.ūmiyā paṭikujjito.

But one not restless or fickle,Anuddhato acapalo, alert, with senses restrained,nipako saṁvutindriyo; intelligent, with good friends,Kalyāṇamitto medhāvī, makes an end of suffering.dukkhassantakaro siyā.

With knobbly knees,Kālapabbaṅgasaṅkāso, thin and veiny,kiso dhamanisanthato; eating and drinking in moderation—Mattaññū annapānasmiṁ, this person’s spirit is undaunted.adīnamanaso naro.

Pestered by flies and mosquitoesPhuṭṭho ḍaṁsehi makasehi, in the wilds, the formidable forest,araññasmiṁ brahāvane; one should mindfully endure,Nāgo saṅgāmasīseva, like an elephant at the head of the battle.sato tatrādhivāsaye.

I don’t long for death;Nābhinandāmi maraṇaṁ, I don’t long for life;… pe I await my time,… like a worker waiting for their wages.nibbisaṁ bhatako yathā.

I don’t long for death;Nābhinandāmi maraṇaṁ, I don’t long for life;… pe I await my time,… aware and mindful.sampajāno patissato.

I’ve served the TeacherPariciṇṇo mayā satthā, and fulfilled the Buddha’s instructions.… pe The heavy burden is laid down,… the leash to existence is eradicated.bhavanetti samūhatā.

I’ve attained the goalYassa catthāya pabbajito, for the sake of which I went forthagārasmānagāriyaṁ; from the lay life to homelessness—So me attho anuppatto, what use do I have for protégés?”kiṁ me saddhivihārinā”ti.