Walt 2185 When according to his lifespan,
a god falls from the world,
three sayings get emitted then,
in the rejoicing of the gods. Verse 1Walt 2186 “From here, sir, go to a good state,
in the company of people.
Becoming human do obtain
great faith in the Excellent Truth. Verse 2Walt 2187 “Having established that, your faith,
in the well-known Excellent Truth,
well-fixed, born of those happy roots,
be steadfast as long as you live. Verse 3Walt 2188 “Doing good deeds with your body,
and doing much good with your speech;
doing good with your mind as well,
be free of hate and attachment. Verse 4Walt 2189 “Thus exalting the life you live,
doing merit with much giving,
make other men also enter
the chaste life and Excellent Truth.” Verse 5Walt 2190 When gods know that a god’s falling,
filled with this sort of compassion,
they rejoice about his rebirth:
“O god come back repeatedly.” Verse 6Walt 2191 I was moved when at that time the
assembly of gods had gathered,
“Well now then to what womb should I
go when I have fallen from here?” Verse 7Walt 2192-2193Padumuttara’s follower,
known by the name of Sumana,
a monk with senses well-controlled,
realizing that I was moved
and desiring to lift me up,
did come into my presence then
and stirred me up instructing me
in the meaning and the Teaching. Verse 8-9Walt 2194 Having listened to his words, I
made my heart pleased in the Buddha.
Having saluted that wise monk,
I then passed away on the spot. Verse 10Walt 2195 I was reborn right then and there,
incited by those happy roots.
For one hundred thousand aeons
I was not born in a bad state. Verse 11Walt 2196 The four analytical modes,
and these eight deliverances,
six special knowledges mastered,
I have done what the Buddha taught! Verse 12
Thus indeed Venerable Ekacintita Thera spoke these verses.
The legend of Ekacintita Thera is finished.