Therīgāthā 1.6
Translators: soma and sujato
Verses of the Elder Bhikkhunīs Verses of the Senior Nuns 1.6
Ekakanipāta
Chapter of the Ones
The Book of the Ones
Dhīrātherīgāthā
Verses of the Elder Dhīrā Dhīrā
“Dhīre nirodhaṁ phusehi,
“Dhīrā, touch cessation,
Dhīrā, touch cessation,
Saññāvūpasamaṁ sukhaṁ;
the joyful pacification of perception.
the blissful stilling of perception.
Ārādhayāhi nibbānaṁ,
Attain Nirvana,
Win extinguishment,
Yogakkhemamanuttaran”ti.
the utmost safety from bondage.”
the supreme sanctuary from the yoke.
… Dhīrā therī ….
The Elder Dhīrā