MuditaMuditattheragāthā

I went forth to save my life.“Pabbajiṁ jīvikatthohaṁ, But I embraced faithladdhāna upasampadaṁ; after receiving full ordination.Tato saddhaṁ paṭilabhiṁ, I strove, strong in effort:daḷhavīriyo parakkamiṁ.

gladly, let this body be broken!Kāmaṁ bhijjatuyaṁ kāyo, Let this scrap of meat disintegrate!maṁsapesī visīyaruṁ; Let both my legs fall offUbho jaṇṇukasandhīhi, at the knees!jaṅghāyo papatantu me.

I won’t eat, I won’t drink,Nāsissaṁ na pivissāmi, I won’t leave my dwelling,vihārā ca na nikkhame; nor will I lie down on my side,Napi passaṁ nipātessaṁ, until the dart of craving is plucked.taṇhāsalle anūhate.

As I meditate like this,Tassa mevaṁ viharato, see my energy and vigor!passa vīriyaparakkamaṁ; I’ve attained the three knowledgesTisso vijjā anuppattā, and fulfilled the Buddha’s instructions.kataṁ buddhassa sāsanan”ti.