Theragāthā 2.4
Translators: sujato
Verses of the Senior Monks 2.4
Dukanipāta
The Book of the Twos
Paṭhamavagga
Chapter One
Gaṅgātīriyattheragāthā
Gaṅgātīriya
“Tiṇṇaṁ me tālapattānaṁ,
My hut on the bank of the Ganges
gaṅgātīre kuṭī katā;
is made from three palm leaves.
Chavasittova me patto,
My alms-bowl is a funeral pot,
paṁsukūlañca cīvaraṁ.
my robe is cast-off rags.
Dvinnaṁ antaravassānaṁ,
In my first two rainy seasons
ekā vācā me bhāsitā;
I spoke only one word.
Tatiye antaravassamhi,
In my third rainy season
tamokhandho padālito”ti.
the mass of darkness was shattered.
… Gaṅgātīriyo thero ….