Another SāmāAparāsāmātherīgāthā

In the twenty-five years“Paṇṇavīsativassāni, since I went forth,yato pabbajitāya me; I don’t know that I had ever foundNābhijānāmi cittassa, serenity in my mind.samaṁ laddhaṁ kudācanaṁ.

I had failed to find peace of heart,Aladdhā cetaso santiṁ, or any control over my mind.citte avasavattinī; When I remembered the victor’s instructions,Tato saṁvegamāpādiṁ, I was struck with a sense of urgency.saritvā jinasāsanaṁ.

Though subject to so many painful things,Bahūhi dukkhadhammehi, I have, through my love of diligence,appamādaratāya me; reached the ending of craving,Taṇhakkhayo anuppatto, and fulfilled the Buddha’s instructions.kataṁ buddhassa sāsanaṁ; This is the seventh dayAjja me sattamī ratti, since my craving dried up.yato taṇhā visositā”ti.