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From:
Theragāthā 4.12 Verses of the Senior Monks 4.12
Catukkanipāta The Book of the Fours
Paṭhamavagga Chapter One
Muditattheragāthā Mudita
“Pabbajiṁ jīvikatthohaṁ, I went forth to save my life.
laddhāna upasampadaṁ; But I embraced faith
Tato saddhaṁ paṭilabhiṁ, after receiving full ordination.
daḷhavīriyo parakkamiṁ. I strove, strong in effort:
Kāmaṁ bhijjatuyaṁ kāyo, gladly, let this body be broken!
maṁsapesī visīyaruṁ; Let this scrap of meat disintegrate!
Ubho jaṇṇukasandhīhi, Let both my legs fall off
jaṅghāyo papatantu me. at the knees!
Nāsissaṁ na pivissāmi, I won’t eat, I won’t drink,
vihārā ca na nikkhame; I won’t leave my dwelling,
Napi passaṁ nipātessaṁ, nor will I lie down on my side,
taṇhāsalle anūhate. until the dart of craving is plucked.
Tassa mevaṁ viharato, As I meditate like this,
passa vīriyaparakkamaṁ; see my energy and vigor!
Tisso vijjā anuppattā, I’ve attained the three knowledges
kataṁ buddhassa sāsanan”ti. and fulfilled the Buddha’s instructions.
… Mudito thero …
Catukkanipāto niṭṭhito.
Tatruddānaṁ
Nāgasamālo bhagu ca,
sabhiyo nandakopi ca;
Jambuko senako thero,
sambhūto rāhulopi ca.
Bhavati candano thero,
dasete buddhasāvakā;
Dhammiko sappako thero,
mudito cāpi te tayo;
Gāthāyo dve ca paññāsa,
therā sabbepi terasāti.