Vaḍḍha’s MotherVaḍḍhamātutherīgāthā

“Vaḍḍha, please never ever“Mā su te vaḍḍha lokamhi, get snarled in the world.vanatho āhu kudācanaṁ; My child, do not partakeMā puttaka punappunaṁ, in suffering again and again.ahu dukkhassa bhāgimā.

For happy dwell the sages, Vaḍḍha,Sukhañhi vaḍḍha munayo, unstirred, their doubts cut off,anejā chinnasaṁsayā; cooled and tamed,Sītibhūtā damappattā, and free of defilements.viharanti anāsavā.

Vaḍḍha, foster the pathTehānuciṇṇaṁ isībhi, that the seers have walked,maggaṁ dassanapattiyā; for the attainment of vision,Dukkhassantakiriyāya, and for making an end of suffering.”tvaṁ vaḍḍha anubrūhaya”.

“Mother, you speak with such assurance“Visāradāva bhaṇasi, to me on this matter.etamatthaṁ janetti me; My dear mom, I can’t help thinkingMaññāmi nūna māmike, that no snarls are found in you.”vanatho te na vijjati”.

“Vaḍḍha, not a jot or a skerrick“Ye keci vaḍḍha saṅkhārā, of snarl is found in mehīnā ukkaṭṭhamajjhimā; for any conditions at all,Aṇūpi aṇumattopi, whether low, high, or middling.vanatho me na vijjati.

All defilements are ended for me,Sabbe me āsavā khīṇā, meditating and diligent.appamattassa jhāyato; I’ve attained the three knowledgesTisso vijjā anuppattā, and fulfilled the Buddha’s instructions.”kataṁ buddhassa sāsanaṁ”.

“Oh so excellent was the goad“Uḷāraṁ vata me mātā, my mother spurred me with!patodaṁ samavassari; Owing to her compassion, she spokeParamatthasañhitā gāthā, verses on the ultimate goal.yathāpi anukampikā.

On hearing her words,Tassāhaṁ vacanaṁ sutvā, advised by my mother,anusiṭṭhiṁ janettiyā; I was struck with righteous urgencyDhammasaṁvegamāpādiṁ, for the sake of sanctuary from the yoke.yogakkhemassa pattiyā.

Striving, resolute,Sohaṁ padhānapahitatto, tireless all day and night,rattindivamatandito; urged on by my mother,Mātarā codito santo, I realized supreme peace.aphusiṁ santimuttamaṁ”.