265. Biḷālidāyaka

Walt 2557 In the Himalayan region,
there’s a mountain named Romasa.
At the foot of that mountain lived
a monk with senses well-controlled. Verse 1

Walt 2558 Having gathered tuberous roots,
I donated them to that monk.
The Great Hero rejoiced in that,
the Self-Become, Unconquered One: Verse 2

Walt 2559 “Tuberous roots you’ve given me
with a mind that is very clear.
Transmigrating in existence
the fruit will be reborn for you.” Verse 3

Walt 2560 In the ninety-four aeons since
I gave him those tuberous roots,
I’ve come to know no bad rebirth:
that’s the fruit of tuberous roots. Verse 4

Walt 2561 The four analytical modes,
and these eight deliverances,
six special knowledges mastered,
I have done what the Buddha taught! Verse 5

Thus indeed Venerable Biḷālidāyaka Thera spoke these verses.

The legend of Biḷālidāyaka Thera is finished.