Therīgāthā 1.8
Translators: soma and sujato
Verses of the Elder Bhikkhunīs Verses of the Senior Nuns 1.8
Ekakanipāta
Chapter of the Ones
The Book of the Ones
Mittātherīgāthā
Verses of the Elder Mittā Mittā (1st)
“Saddhāya pabbajitvāna,
“Now that you have gone forth out of faith,
Having gone forth out of faith,
mitte mittaratā bhava;
Mittā, appreciate your spiritual companions.
appreciate your spiritual friends, Mittā.
Bhāvehi kusale dhamme,
Cultivate wholesome qualities
Develop skillful qualities
yogakkhemassa pattiyā”ti.
for the attainment of safety from bondage.”
for the sake of finding sanctuary from the yoke.
… Mittā therī ….
The Elder Mittā