An Unnamed Nun (2nd)Aññataratherīgāthā

In the twenty-five years“Paṇṇavīsativassāni, since I went forth,yato pabbajitā ahaṁ; I have not found peace of mind,Nāccharāsaṅghātamattampi, even as long as a finger-snap.cittassūpasamajjhagaṁ.

Failing to find peace of heart,Aladdhā cetaso santiṁ, festering with sensual desire,kāmarāgenavassutā; I cried with flailing armsBāhā paggayha kandantī, as I entered a dwelling.vihāraṁ pāvisiṁ ahaṁ.

I approached a nunSā bhikkhuniṁ upāgacchiṁ, in whom I had faith.yā me saddhāyikā ahu; She taught me the Dhamma:Sā me dhammamadesesi, the aggregates, sense fields, and elements.khandhāyatanadhātuyo.

When I heard her teaching,Tassā dhammaṁ suṇitvāna, I retired to a discreet place.ekamante upāvisiṁ; I know my past lives;Pubbenivāsaṁ jānāmi, my clairvoyance is purified;dibbacakkhu visodhitaṁ.

I encompass the minds of others;Cetopariccañāṇañca, my clairaudience is purified;sotadhātu visodhitā; I’ve realized the psychic powers,Iddhīpi me sacchikatā, and attained the ending of defilements.patto me āsavakkhayo; I have realized the six kinds of direct knowledge,Chaḷabhiññā sacchikatā, and fulfilled the Buddha’s instructions.kataṁ buddhassa sāsanan”ti.