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146. Anulepadāyaka

Tha-ap 148

An earthen path through a sheltered grove in warm afternoon light.

Walt 1966 I made the Bodhi-railing of
the Great Sage, Anomadassi.
After giving balls of plaster,
I did all of the work by hand. Verse 1

Walt 1967 Anomadassi, the Best Man,
the Teacher, seated with the monks,
having seen that work so well done,
then uttered this verse about me: Verse 2

Walt 1968 “Because of this plastering work,
and his intention and resolve,
after enjoying happiness,
he’ll make an end to suffering.” Verse 3

Walt 1969 My complexion shows my pleasure;
I’m tranquil and well-self-controlled.
I am bearing my last body
in the Buddha’s dispensation. Verse 4

Walt 1970 When the hundredth aeon ago
and no less had been completed,
I was named King Sabbagghana,
a wheel-turner with great power. Verse 5

Walt 1971 The four analytical modes,
and these eight deliverances,
six special knowledges mastered,
I have done what the Buddha taught! Verse 6

Thus indeed Venerable Anulepadāyaka Thera spoke these verses.

The legend of Anulepadāyaka Thera is finished.

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Whitman College, 2017

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