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Verses of the Senior Monks · Thag 5.8

  • Verses of the Senior Monks 5.8Theragāthā 5.8
  • The Book of the FivesPañcakanipāta
  • Chapter OnePaṭhamavagga

VakkaliVakkalittheragāthā

“Struck by a wind ailment“Vātarogābhinīto tvaṁ, while dwelling in a forest grove,viharaṁ kānane vane; you’ve entered a tough place for gathering alms—Paviṭṭhagocare lūkhe, how will you get by, monk?”kathaṁ bhikkhu karissasi”.

“Pervading this bag of bones“Pītisukhena vipulena, with abundant rapture and happiness,pharamāno samussayaṁ; putting up with what’s tough,Lūkhampi abhisambhonto, I’ll dwell in the forest.viharissāmi kānane.

Developing mindfulness meditation,Bhāvento satipaṭṭhāne, the faculties and the powers,indriyāni balāni ca; developing the factors of awakening,Bojjhaṅgāni ca bhāvento, I’ll dwell in the forest.viharissāmi kānane.

Having seen those who are energetic, resolute,Āraddhavīriye pahitatte, always staunchly vigorous,Niccaṁ daḷhaparakkame; harmonious and united,Samagge sahite disvā, I’ll dwell in the forest.Viharissāmi kānane.

Recollecting the Buddha—Anussaranto sambuddhaṁ, the best, the tamed, the serene—aggaṁ dantaṁ samāhitaṁ; tireless all day and nightAtandito rattindivaṁ, I’ll dwell in the forest.”viharissāmi kānane”ti.

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