267. Javahaṁsaka

Tha-ap 269

A broad tree shelters a quiet pool while rain falls beyond its canopy.

Walt 2565 On Candabhāgā River’s bank
I was a forester back then.
I saw the Buddha, Siddhattha,
traveling across the sky there. Verse 1

Walt 2566 Raising my hands pressed together,
gazing upon the Sage so Great,
bringing pleasure to my own heart
I gave the Leader reverence. Verse 2

Walt 2567 In the ninety-four aeons since
I revered the Bull Among Men,
I’ve come to know no bad rebirth:
that is the fruit of reverence. Verse 3

Walt 2568 The four analytical modes,
and these eight deliverances,
six special knowledges mastered,
I have done what the Buddha taught! Verse 4

Thus indeed Venerable Javahaṁsaka Thera spoke these verses.

The legend of Javahaṁsaka Thera is finished.

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