Thig 6.4 - Verses of the Elder Sujātā
Translated by Bhikkhuni Soma
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Verses of the Elder Bhikkhunīs
Chapter of the Sixes
Verses of the Elder Sujātā
“Bejeweled and all dolled up,
wearing flower garlands, scented with sandalwood,
I was completely covered with adornments,
attended by a following of servants.
After taking food and drink,
many tasty dishes and a generous amount of grains,
I left home,
and went to the park.
There I had a good time, played around,
and then went back to my own house.
Since I wanted to see a monastery,
I went into Añjana forest at Sāketa.
There I saw the Buddha, shedding light on the world.
I paid respects and sat down.
The Seer taught me the Dhamma
out of compassion.
After hearing the Great Sage,
I penetrated the truth.
There I touched the stainless Dhamma,
the path to the deathless.
Then, because I had become aware of the true Dhamma,
I went forth into homelessness.
I obtained the three knowledges,
the teaching of the Buddha was not in vain.”
The Elder Sujātā
