Theragāthā 2.18
Translators: sujato
Verses of the Senior Monks 2.18
Dukanipāta
The Book of the Twos
Dutiyavagga
Chapter Two
Kimilattheragāthā
Kimbila (2nd)
“Pācīnavaṁsadāyamhi,
In Pācīnavaṁsa grove
sakyaputtā sahāyakā;
the Sakyan friends,
Pahāyānappake bhoge,
having given up great wealth,
uñchāpattāgate ratā.
are happy with the scraps in their bowls.
Āraddhavīriyā pahitattā,
Energetic, resolute,
Niccaṁ daḷhaparakkamā;
always staunchly vigorous;
Ramanti dhammaratiyā,
having given up mundane delights,
Hitvāna lokiyaṁ ratin”ti.
they enjoy the delights of the Dhamma.
… Kimilo thero ….