UruveḷakassapaUruveḷakassapattheragāthā

Seeing the demonstrations“Disvāna pāṭihīrāni, of the renowned Gotamagotamassa yasassino; was not enough for me to bow to him—Na tāvāhaṁ paṇipatiṁ, I was blinded by jealousy and conceit.issāmānena vañcito.

Knowing my thoughts,Mama saṅkappamaññāya, the trainer of men scolded me.codesi narasārathi; I was struck with a sense of urgency,Tato me āsi saṁvego, so astonishing and hair-raising!abbhuto lomahaṁsano.

Setting aside the petty powersPubbe jaṭilabhūtassa, I had before as a matted-hair ascetic,yā me siddhi parittikā; I then went forthTāhaṁ tadā nirākatvā, in the victor’s instruction.pabbajiṁ jinasāsane.

I used to be content with sacrifice,Pubbe yaññena santuṭṭho, the realm of sensual pleasures was my priority.kāmadhātupurakkhato; But later I eradicated desire,Pacchā rāgañca dosañca, and hatred and also delusion.mohañcāpi samūhaniṁ.

I know my past lives;Pubbenivāsaṁ jānāmi, my clairvoyance is clarified;dibbacakkhu visodhitaṁ; I have psychic powers, and know the minds of others;Iddhimā paracittaññū, I have attained clairaudience.dibbasotañca pāpuṇiṁ.

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, the ending of all fetters.sabbasaṁyojanakkhayo”ti.