This is how the wise roar:“Nadanti evaṁ sappaññā,like lions in mountain caves,sīhāva girigabbhare;heroes, triumphant in battle,Vīrā vijitasaṅgāmā,having vanquished Māra with his legions.jetvā māraṁ savāhiniṁ.
I’ve served the Teacher;Satthā ca pariciṇṇo me,I’ve honored the Dhamma and the Saṅgha;dhammo saṅgho ca pūjito;I’m happy and joyful,Ahañca vitto sumano,because I’ve seen my son free of defilements.puttaṁ disvā anāsavan”ti.
Similar passages elsewhere
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