Walt 3374 In the city, Haṁsavatī,
I was a gate-keeper back then.
Undisturbable, boundless wealth
was heaped up for me in the house. Verse 1Walt 3375 While sitting down in solitude,
having greatly gladdened my mind,
seated in the splendid palace,
I contemplated thus back then: Verse 2Walt 3376 “Much wealth has been obtained by me;
I have an opulent harem.
King Ānanda, lord of the earth,
himself invited me to come. Verse 3Walt 3377 And now this Buddha has been born,
the Spontaneously Born Sage.
And all this wealth exists for me;
I will give gifts to the Teacher. Verse 4Walt 3378 The royal prince, named Paduma,
gave splendid gifts for the Victor:
strong elephants and palanquins
and large supports to hold them up. Verse 5Walt 3379 I’ll also give gifts to the monks
with virtue supremely splendid.
I will be the instigator
of other things not yet given.” Verse 6Walt 3380 Thinking through varied donations
of which the fruit is happiness,
I lit on a requisites-gift,
which would fulfill my intentions: Verse 7Walt 3381 “I shall donate the requisites
for the monks of splendid virtue.
I will be the instigator
of other things not yet given.” Verse 8Walt 3382 Approaching the basket-makers,
I made an umbrella to last,
bringing together into one,
a hundred thousand umbrellas. Verse 9Walt 3383 I brought together into one,
a hundred thousand strips of cloth,
I brought together into one,
a hundred thousand begging bowls. Verse 10a-bWalt 3384 And also small knives and hatchets,
needles and clippers for the nails.
Having them made fit for that I
hung them beneath the umbrella. Verse 10c-d,.11a-bWalt 3385 I had fans made fit for that too,
fans made out of palmyra fronds,
peacock-feathers and tails of yaks;
water-strainers, oil-containers. Verse 11c-d,.12a-bWalt 3386 I likewise had made, fit for that,
needle-cases and shoulder straps
as well as girdles for the waist
and also well-constructed stools. Verse 12c-d,.13a-bWalt 3387 Filling vessels made for eating
and also copper oil beakers
with medicines, I fixed those too
on the umbrella’s underside. Verse 13b-c,.14a-bWalt 3388 I filled vessels with all of this:
sweet-flag, cuscus grass, licorice,
pepper, also black peppercorns,
myrobalan and ginger too. Verse 14c-d,.15a-bWalt 3389 I likewise had made, fit for that,
shoes for the feet, and sandals too,
towels to use after bathing,
and well-constructed walking-sticks. Verse 15c-d,.16a-bWalt 3390 Tubes for holding herbs and ointments,
sticks of caustic, pots to keep things,
locks with their keys and key-cases
sewn with cloth of the five colors. Verse 16c-d,.17a-bWalt 3391 I likewise had made, fit for that,
bandages and also smoke-tubes,
lamp-holders and water-vessels,
and baskets woven of wicker. Verse 17c-d,.18a-bWalt 3392 I likewise had made, fit for that,
tweezers to pull, scissors to cut,
bags for containing medicines
and tools for removing ear-wax. Verse 18c-d,.19a-bWalt 3393 I likewise had made, fit for that,
and fixed beneath that umbrella,
long benches as well as short chairs
and couches fashioned with four legs. Verse 19c-d,.20a-bWalt 3394 I likewise had made, fit for that,
wool cushions and cotton cushions,
cushions fashioned for the small chairs
and very well made pillows too; Verse 20c-d,.21a-bWalt 3395 massaging stones and honeycombs,
and oil for warming up the hands,
small cases, planks and needles too,
and a bed that was spread with rugs, Verse 21c-d,.22a-bWalt 3396 dwelling places and foot-towels
and sticks to use for chairs and beds,
toothpicks and also good tooth-sticks,
and scents for smearing on the head, Verse 22c-d,.23a-bWalt 3397 wood for fires and stools made of straw,
small plates for covering alms-bowls,
ladles which are made for water,
silver troughs for storing chunnam, Verse 23c-d,.24a-bWalt 3398 brooms and water-jugs and likewise
garments to wear when it’s raining,
covers for the itch when sitting
and intermediate robes too, Verse 24c-d,.25a-bWalt 3399 monastic robes and upper robes,
cleaners for the mouth and the nose,
abundant salt and sour gruel,
honey and soured milk to drink, Verse 25c-d,.26a-bWalt 3400-3401incense, lumps of boiled rice, and rags,
napkins with which to wipe the face:
whatever ought to be given
which is fitting for the Teacher,
after assembling all of that
I went up to King Ānanda.
After going up to the king,
the father of the Greatest Sage,
having saluted with my head,
I spoke these words to him back then: Verse 26c-d,.27–28Protagonist:
Walt 3402“Together we were born and raised;
we are both of a single mind,
and in common we both follow
one course through happiness and pain.” Verse 29King:
Walt 3403“O conqueror of foes you have
dissatisfaction in the mind.
If you can, warrior, you should
remove that dissatisfaction. Verse 30Walt 3404 Your dissatisfaction is mine;
we are both of a single mind.
Know mine as ‘eliminated’
if yours has been expelled as well.” Verse 31Protagonist:
Walt 3405“Know of me, O great king, that my
suffering is hard to remove.
If you’re able you should shout it: Verse 32Walt 3406one boon hard for you to grant me.”
King:
“As long as I have victory,
to the whole extent of my life,
if it would be useful to you,
without wavering I’ll give it.” Verse 33Protagonist:
“This has been roared by you O king,
Walt 3407but too much roaring would be wrong.”
King:
“Today I’ll recognize you as
the one supported in all things.” Verse 34Protagonist:
Walt 3408“When you know what I want to give
you’ll obdurately put me down.”King:
“What’s the point of me stopping you?
You should declare your wish to me!” Verse 35Protagonist:
Walt 3409“I am desirous, O great king,
of feeding him, the Sambuddha,
the Best Buddha, the Unexcelled;
do not let my life be wasted!” Verse 36King:
Walt 3410“I’ll give a different boon to you:
the Thus-Gone-One’s not to be begged;
to no one should the Thus-Gone-One
be given, like a wishing-gem.” Verse 37Protagonist:
Walt 3411“O king did you not just say that
you’d even give me your own life?
The Thus-Gone-One is fit to give
by one giving his very life.” Verse 38King:
Walt 3412“The Great Hero is kept apart;
to no one should he be given.
The Buddha’s not promised by me;
choose limitless riches instead.” Verse 39Protagonist:
Walt 3413“Let us arrive at a judgement;
we’ll question in a court of law.
They will declare the proper path;
we will inquire about it thus.” Verse 40Walt 3414 Having taken the king in hand,
I then went to the court of law.
There, in front of all the judges,
I spoke these words to them back then: Verse 41Protagonist:
Walt 3415“Listen to me, O you judges:
the king did give a boon to me.
Without excepting anything
he offered even his own life. Verse 42Walt 3416 When he had given me that boon,
I wished for the Best of Buddhas.
The Buddha’s well-given to me;
otherwise I am full of doubt.” Verse 43Judges:
Walt 3417“We’ll listen to these words of yours
and of the earth-protecting king.
Listening to the words of both
we shall cut off all of your doubts. Verse 44Walt 3418 O king, did you give everything,\
to this man, all-inclusively,
without excepting anything,
and offer even your own life?” Verse 45King:
Walt 3419“Fallen into misery, he
requested an unexcelled boon.
Knowing him to be so upset,
I gave it, all-inclusively.” Verse 46Judges:
Walt 3420“You are defeated here, O king;
the Thus-Gone-One should be given.
The doubts of both have been cut off;
stand firm in this, the proper path.” Verse 47Protagonist/narrator:
Walt 3421The king being put in his place
then said these words to the judges:King:
“Fair to me too you should return
him; again I’ll get the Buddha.” Verse 48Judges, to protagonist:
Walt 3422“Having fulfilled your intentions,
after feeding the Thus-Gone-One,
you should return the Sambuddha
to King Ānanda of great fame.” Verse 49Protagonist:
Walt 3423Having saluted the judges
and also the king, Ānanda,
then happy, being delighted,
I went up to the Sambuddha. Verse 50Walt 3424 Having approached the Sambuddha,
the Flood-Crosser, the Undefiled,
after saluting with my head,
I spoke these words to him back then: Verse 51Walt 3425 “Give your consent, O Eyeful One,
causing my heart to start laughing;
approach my residence along
with the hundred thousand masters.” Verse 52Walt 3426 Padumuttara, World-Knower,
Sacrificial Recipient,
the Eyeful One gave his consent,
discerning what I was thinking. Verse 53Walt 3427 Perceiving that he gave consent,
after saluting the Teacher,
happy, with rapture in my heart,
I went up to my residence. Verse 54Walt 3428 Assembling friends and ministers
I spoke these words to them back then:
“I got what’s very hard to get,
just like a wish-fulfilling gem.” Verse 55Friends and Ministers:
Walt 3429“With what then will we worship him?
The Victor is the Boundless One,
Beyond Compare, Unmatched, Hero,
Unmeasurable, Unequaled.” Verse 56Walt 3430 And thus also Always the Same,
Without a Second, Bull of Men.
Service that’s hard for you to do
is suitable for the Buddha. Verse 57Walt 3431 Assembling varied flowers let
us make a floral pavilion.
That is what befits the Buddha;
there will be everything-pūjā.” Verse 58Protagonist:
Walt 3432I made that pavilion out of
blue lotuses, pink lotuses,
jasmine and atimuttaka,
champak and ironwood flowers. Verse 59Walt 3433 I spread one hundred thousand seats,
which were shaded with umbrellas.
The meanest seat, reserved for me,
was superb and worth one hundred. Verse 60Walt 3434 I spread one hundred thousand seats,
which were shaded with umbrellas.
After preparing food and drink,
I announced the time to begin. Verse 61Walt 3435 When I announced that it was time,
the Great Sage, Padumuttara,
then arrived at my residence
with the hundred thousand masters. Verse 62Walt 3436 The Supreme Person then sat down,
with the hundred thousand masters,
on the flowery floral stage
with the umbrella borne on top. Verse 63Walt 3437 In proper form and without flaws,
the Eyeful One did then accept
the hundred thousand umbrellas,
and too the hundred thousand seats. Verse 64Walt 3438 Padumuttara, World-Knower,
Sacrificial Recipient,
wishing to ferry me across,
accepted those things, the Great Sage. Verse 65Walt 3439 One for every one of the monks,
I gifted an alms-bowl to each.
They put down their previous bowls;
I carried to each a bronze bowl. Verse 66Walt 3440 Seven nights and days the Buddha
sat in the floral pavilion.
Awakening many beings,
he turned the wheel of the Teaching. Verse 67Walt 3441 While he was preaching his sermon,
eighty-four thousand beings then
beneath the floral pavilion
gained insight into the Teaching. Verse 68Walt 3442 When the seventh day had arrived,
Padumuttara, the Great Sage,
spoke these verses to the crowd
from his umbrella-shaded seat: Verse 69Padumuttara Buddha:
Walt 3443“I’ll relate details of this man
who gave to me, lacking nothing,
this most excellent offering;
all of you listen to my words: Verse 70Walt 3444 Tusker, solider, chariot, horse:
a four-fold army he will get;
they will wait on him constantly:
that’s the fruit of everything-gifts. Verse 71Walt 3445 Palanquins too, which have been hitched
to elephants and to horses,
will always be on hand for him:
that’s the fruit of everything-gifts. Verse 72Walt 3446 And sixty thousand chariots,
all decorated and adorned,
will constantly wait on this man:
that’s the fruit of everything-gifts. Verse 73Walt 3447 Sixty thousand instruments and
well-decorated kettle-drums
will constantly make sound for him:
that’s the fruit of everything-gifts. Verse 74Walt 3448 And women too, all well-made-up
numbering eight-six thousand,
with varied clothes and jewelry,
wearing earrings bearing gemstones, Verse 75Walt 3449 with long eyelashes, lovely smiles
and slim waists, pleasant to look at,
constantly will wait on this man:
that’s the fruit of everything-gifts. Verse 76Walt 3450 For thirty thousand aeons he
will delight in the world of gods.
A thousand times the lord of gods,
he will exercise divine rule. Verse 77Walt 3451 One thousand times he’s going to be
a king who turns the wheel of law,
and he will have much local rule,
innumerable by counting. Verse 78Walt 3452 While he, endowed with good karma,
is dwelling in the world of gods,
a gem-umbrella will be carried
around the world of gods for him. Verse 79Walt 3453 Whenever he should wish for shade,
a cloth and flower canopy,
recognizing this man’s wishes,
will constantly give shade to him. Verse 80Walt 3454 Falling from the world of the gods,
incited by his wholesome roots,
in accordance with his karma,
he’ll be a kinsman of Brahmā. Verse 81Walt 3455 In one hundred thousand aeons,
arising in Okkāka’s clan,
the one whose name is Gotama
will be the Teacher in the world. Verse 82Walt 3456 Seated in the monks’ Assembly,
Gotama, Bull of the Śākyans,
will place him in the foremost place
of understanding everything. Verse 83Walt 3457 He’ll be the teacher’s follower
by the name Pilindavaccha.
He’ll be honored by all the gods,
the titans and music-nymphs. Verse 84Walt 3458 Being beloved by all of them,
the Buddhist monks and Buddhist nuns,
and likewise too the laypeople,
he will dwell without defilements.” Verse 85Protagonist:
Walt 3459Karma done a hundred thousand
aeons hence showed me its fruit here:
well-liberated, arrow-quick,
I have destroyed my defilements. Verse 86Walt 3460 O! My karma was done so well
in the unsurpassed merit-field.
Having done that act in that place
I’ve attained the unshaking state. Verse 87Walt 3461 A man who gave an excellent
offering, which lacked for nothing,
did take precedence from the start:
that’s the fruit of that offering. Verse 88Walt 3462 Giving umbrellas for Buddha
and the monks of splendid virtue,
I experience eight results,
in accordance with my karma: Verse 89Walt 3463 I’m not aware of cold nor heat,
I am not soiled with dirt and dust,
I am safe, free of oppression,
and I am honored all the time. Verse 90Walt 3464-3465I am a person with soft skin,
my mind is always very clear,
and except for this present birth,
as I transmigrate in the world,
one hundred thousand umbrellas
with all the ornaments affixed
are carried up above my head,
as a result of that karma. Verse 91-92Walt 3466 Why do I lack in this lifetime
such bearing of an umbrella?
Because by doing all deeds I’m
under nirvana’s umbrella. Verse 93Walt 3467 Giving clothes for the Well-Gone-One
and the monks of splendid virtue,
I experience eight results,
in accordance with my karma: Verse 94Walt 3468 As I transmigrate in the world,
I have an unblemished body,
golden in color, beautiful,
endowed with majesty, and smooth. Verse 95Walt 3469 A hundred thousand strips of cloth,
white and yellow and also red
are carried up above my head:
that is the fruit of giving cloth. Verse 96Walt 3470Silk cloth and woolen blankets too,
khoma and also cotton cloth:
I am getting them everywhere,
as a result of giving them. Verse 97Walt 3471 Giving bowls for the Well-Gone-One
and the monks of splendid virtue,
I experience ten results,
in accordance with my karma: Verse 98Walt 3472 I am always eating food on
plates of gold and plates of crystal,
also plates fashioned in silver
and plates which are made of ruby. Verse 99Walt 3473 I am safe, free of oppression,
and I am honored all the time.
I’m in receipt of food and drink,
clothes and couches to rest upon. Verse 100Walt 3474 My possessions do not run out;
I’m one who has a steady heart.
I’m always fond of the Teaching,
have few flaws and am undefiled. Verse 101Walt 3475 In the world of gods or of men,
these virtues follow after me.
Everywhere shade does not leave me,
as though I were beneath a tree. Verse 102Walt 3476Having given the Best Buddha,
and likewise the monks’ Assembly,
numerous well-made types of knives,
bound with diverse styles of binding,
I experience eight results,
in accordance with my karma: Verse 103Walt 3477 I am a god, and do not shake,
perfected in self-confidence,
have courage and virility,
and my mind is always alert. Verse 104Walt 3478 As a result of giving them,
I am receiving everywhere
knowledge which cuts off defilement
and fine merit without measure. Verse 105Walt 3479Walt 3480a-bWith pleasure in my heart I gave
for the Buddha and for the monks,
many scissors which were not rough
nor uneven, and were well-washed.
I experience five results,
in accordance with my karma: Verse 106Walt 3480c-dWalt 3481I receive due to giving them:
a pure heart and virility,
patience, the loving-kindness sword,
and the supreme wisdom-weapon
for breaking the craving-arrow:
knowledge as strong as a diamond. Verse 107Walt 3482 Giving needles for the Buddha
and the monks of splendid virtue,
I experience five results,
in accordance with my karma: Verse 108Walt 3483 Transmigrating from birth to birth,
I’m always worshipped, free of doubt,
very handsome, endowed with wealth,
and my wisdom is very sharp. Verse 109Walt 3484 I see with knowledge of the facts
profound and subtle conditions.
My knowledge dispels all darkness,
just like a supreme thunder-bolt. Verse 110Walt 3485 Giving clippers for the Buddha
and the monks of splendid virtue,
I experience five results,
in accordance with my karma: Verse 111Walt 3486 Everywhere indeed I receive
slave-girls and slaves, cows and horses,
servants and numerous watchmen,
barbers, food-providers and cooks. Verse 112Walt 3487 Giving fans for the Well-Gone-One
and fans made of palmyra-fronds,
I experience eight results,
in accordance with my karma: Verse 113Walt 3488 I’m not aware of cold nor heat,
and burning fever is not known.
I don’t experience distress
nor torments which would scorch my heart. Verse 114Walt 3489 All my fires have been extinguished
as the result of giving that:
the fire of lust and fire of hate,
the fires of pride and of wrong views. Verse 115Walt 3490 Giving peacock plumes and ox-tails
for the monks, supreme assembly,
I’m one whose defilements are calmed;
I am dwelling free of blemish. Verse 116Walt 3491 Giving strainers for the Buddha
and the monks who do the Teaching,
I experience five results,
in accordance with my karma. Verse 117Walt 3492 Passing beyond all the others,
I receive a divine lifespan.
There’s always little to endure
from thieves or other enemies. Verse 118Walt 3493 There is also no trouble done
by weapons nor by poisoning,
There is no untimely death as
the result of my giving them. Verse 119Walt 3494 Giving oil-containers for the
Buddha and also for the monks,
I experience five results,
in accordance with my karma: Verse 120Walt 3495 I have a very charming form,
good speech and lofty intentions;
I have a mind that’s not confused,
I’m guarded by all protections. Verse 121Walt 3496 Giving needle-cases for the
Buddha and also for the monks,
I experience three results,
in accordance with my karma: Verse 122Walt 3497 Pleasure in my mind and body
and pleasure born through the senses:
I am receiving these virtues
as a result of giving that. Verse 123Walt 3498 Giving shoulder straps for Buddha
and the monks of splendid virtue,
I experience three results,
in accordance with my karma: Verse 124Walt 3499 I know the Great Teaching in depth;
I recall the second lifetime;
in every place I have good skin
as a result of giving that. Verse 125Walt 3500 Giving girdles for the Victor
and the monks of splendid virtue,
I experience six results,
in accordance with my karma: Verse 126Walt 3501 Steadfast in meditative states,
I dwell in meditative states;
I’m in a group without factions,
my words are always taken well. Verse 127Walt 3502 Mindfulness arises in me;
I do not ever get frightened.
In the world of gods or of men,
these virtues follow after me. Verse 128Walt 3503 Giving stools for the Victor and
the monks who have splendid virtue,
I’m an heir with five different kinds;
I’m not shaken by anything. Verse 129Walt 3504 Whatever Teachings, heard by me,
arouse knowledge and mindfulness,
kept in my mind they don’t get lost,
becoming very well-discerned. Verse 130Walt 3505 Having given vessels and food
for Buddha and the supreme group,
I experience three results,
in accordance with my karma: Verse 131Walt 3506 I’m receiving eating vessels
made of gold and made of gemstones,
likewise vessels made of crystal
and even those made of rubies. Verse 132Walt 3507 I always have things to enjoy:
wives and slaves and slave-girls too,
tusker-horse-chariot-soldier,
and the women are devoted. Verse 133Walt 3508 I always have things to enjoy;
I observe all forms of learning:
ancient lore and Vedic mantras
and many varied disciplines. Verse 134Walt 3509 Giving plates for the Well-Gone-One
and for the monks, the supreme group,
I experience three results,
in accordance with my karma. Verse 135Walt 3510 I am receiving costly plates
made of gold and made of gemstones,
likewise vessels made of crystal
and even those made of rubies. Verse 136Walt 3511 I am also receiving plates,
made of Bodhi leaves, made of gourds,
and likewise made of lotus leaves,
and of shells for drinking honey. Verse 137Walt 3512 As a result of giving that,
these virtues also are received:
good conduct in vows for virtue,
and with respect to good manners. Verse 138Walt 3513 Giving medicines for Buddha
and the monks of splendid virtue,
I experience ten results,
in accordance with my karma. Verse 139Walt 3514I’m long-lived, strong and heroic,
beautiful, famous and happy,
free of oppression, also safe,
and I am honored all the time.
I’m not kept apart from loved ones,
as a result of giving that. Verse 140Walt 3515 Giving shoes for the Victor and
monks of supreme splendid virtue,
I experience three results,
in accordance with my karma. Verse 141Walt 3516 First, palanquins which have been hitched
to elephants and to horses,
numbering in all six million,
are waiting on me all the time. Verse 142Walt 3517 As I transmigrate in the world,
sandals made of gems and of wool,
also made of gold and silver
come to be; they lift up my feet. Verse 143Walt 3518 They are running toward the right way
and purify guilty conduct.
I am receiving these virtues
as a result of giving that. Verse 144Walt 3519 Giving sandals for the Buddha
and the monks of splendid virtue,
having put on magic sandals,
I reside according to wish. Verse 145Walt 3520 Giving napkins to wipe the face
for Buddha and the supreme group,
I experience five results,
in accordance with my karma. Verse 146Walt 3521Golden-colored and unblemished,
beautiful and endowed with strength,
my body is very smooth and
I am not soiled with dirt and dust.
I am receiving these virtues
as a result of giving that. Verse 147Walt 3522 Giving walking-sticks for Buddha
and the monks of splendid virtue,
I experience six results,
in accordance with my karma. Verse 148Walt 3523Numerous sons are born to me,
I do not ever get frightened;
there’s always little to endure,
I’m guarded by all protections.
I do not know any failure;
my mind is not out of control. Verse 149Walt 3524 Having given herbs and ointments
for Buddha and the supreme monks,
I experience eight results
in accordance with my karma. Verse 150Walt 3525 I’m one whose eyes are always large,
whether they’re white, yellow or red.
My eyes are unsullied and clear
and they are free of all disease. Verse 151Walt 3526 I am receiving “divine eye,”
the unsurpassed eye of wisdom.
I am receiving these virtues
as a result of giving that. Verse 152Walt 3527 Giving keys for the Well-Gone-One
and the monks of splendid virtue,
I’m receiving the knowledge-key
which unlocks the door of Dhamma. Verse 153Walt 3528Giving key-cases for Buddha
and the monks of splendid virtue,
I experience two results,
in accordance with my karma:
as I transmigrate in the world,
there’s little anger, no sorrow. Verse 154Walt 3529Giving bandages for Buddha
and the monks of splendid virtue,
I experience five results,
in accordance with my karma. Verse 155Walt 3530Steadfast in meditative states,
I dwell in meditative states;
I’m in a group without factions,
my words are always taken well.
As I transmigrate in the world,
there’s great wealth of possessions. Verse 156Walt 3531 Giving smoke-tubes for the Victor
and the monks of splendid virtue,
I experience three results,
in accordance with my karma. Verse 157Walt 3532 My conscience is never crooked,
and my muscles are well-defined;
I’m receiving the “divine eye”
as a result of giving that. Verse 158Walt 3533 Giving lamp-plates for the Buddha
and the monks of splendid virtue,
I experience three results,
in accordance with my karma. Verse 159Walt 3534 I’m well-born, have a good body,
and I am wise, revered as smart.
I am receiving these virtues
as a result of giving that. Verse 160Walt 3535 Giving vessels and baskets for
the Buddha and the supreme group,
I experience ten results,
in accordance with my karma. Verse 161Walt 3536 I’m always guarded, have great fame,
and happiness, likewise my state;
I’m devoted, and delicate,
and kept away from all distress. Verse 162Walt 3537 I’m a recipient of great
qualities for my occupation,
of vessels and of baskets too;
I’m one whose troubles are removed. Verse 163Walt 3538 I’m receiving the four colors
of elephants, horses and gems.
Those things do not ever run out:
that’s the fruit in vessel-giving. Verse 164Walt 3539 Giving tubes for storing ointment
for Buddha and the supreme group,
I experience five results,
in accordance with my karma. Verse 165Walt 3540 All the time I have a body
endowed with all auspicious marks,
fitted with long life and wisdom,
liberated from all sorrows. Verse 166Walt 3541 Giving scissors which were slender
and very sharp too for the monks,
I get the knowledge, unmatched and
pure, which cuts off the defilements. Verse 167Walt 3542 Giving tweezers for the Buddha
and the monks of splendid virtue,
I get the knowledge, unmatched and
pure, which pulls out the defilements. Verse 168Walt 3543 Giving nose-cleaners for Buddha
and the monks of splendid virtue,
I experience eight results,
in accordance with my karma. Verse 169Walt 3544 I have faith and morality,
shame, the virtue of fearing sin,
I’m happy, generous, patient,
and wisdom is my eighth virtue. Verse 170Walt 3545 Giving short chairs for the Buddha
and the monks of splendid virtue,
I experience five results,
in accordance with my karma. Verse 171Walt 3546 I’m born in an eminent clan,
I become a very rich man,
everyone is honoring me,
glory is arising for me. Verse 172Walt 3547 For one hundred thousand aeons
palanquins atop four horses
are constantly waiting on me,
enjoying giving them away. Verse 173Walt 3548 Giving cushions for the Buddha
and the monks of splendid virtue,
I experience six results,
in accordance with my karma. Verse 174Walt 3549 My body is proportional,
I’m honored, gentle, good-looking,
I get an entourage that’s smart:
that’s the fruit of giving cushions. Verse 175Walt 3550 Cotton mattresses and varied
coverlets of wool and of silk;
I receive various sorts of
fine hemp cloth and woolen blankets. Verse 176Walt 3551 And cloaks which are soft on the skin,
and soft leather and bamboo ones;
I am receiving varied rugs:
that’s the fruit of giving cushions. Verse 177Walt 3552 As far back as I remember,
ever since I reached discretion,
not vain, meditation’s my bed:
that’s the fruit of giving cushions. Verse 178Walt 3553 Giving pillows for the Victor
and the monks of splendid virtue,
I experience six results,
in accordance with my karma. Verse 179Walt 3554 I am being cushioned upon
pillows made of wool and lotus
and also of red sandalwood;
I have an outstanding body. Verse 180Walt 3555 The excellent Eightfold Path and
the four fruits that come from monkhood:
knowledge of these is brought to me
and I dwell there all of the time. Verse 181Walt 3556 Giving, taming, and self-control;
and the four forms of boundlessness:
knowledge of these is brought to me
and I dwell there all of the time. Verse 182Walt 3557 Vows and virtues and practices,
also the types of good manners:
knowledge of these is brought to me
and I dwell there every day. Verse 183Walt 3558 Walking back and forth or striving;
exertion which leads to wisdom:
knowledge of these is brought to me;
I dwell according to my wish. Verse 184Walt 3559 Morality, meditation
and wisdom, unsurpassed freedom:
knowledge of these is brought to me
and I dwell full of happiness. Verse 185Walt 3560 Giving straw stools for the Victor
and the monks of splendid virtue,
I experience four results,
in accordance with my karma. Verse 186Walt 3561 I’m finding the best palanquins,
made of gold and made of gemstones,
made of ivory and fine wood:
that’s the fruit of stools made of straw. Verse 187Walt 3562 Giving footstools for the Victor
and the monks of splendid virtue,
I experience two results,
in accordance with my karma. Verse 188Walt 3563I receive many vehicles:
that is the fruit of a footstool.
Slave-girls and slaves and also wives
and all my other dependents
do properly look after me:
that is the fruit of a footstool. Verse 189Walt 3564 Giving oils for anointing
for Buddha and the supreme group,
I experience five results,
in accordance with my karma. Verse 190Walt 3565 Lack of illness, having beauty,
and quickly grasping the Teaching,
receiving of much food and drink,
and long life is the fifth for me. Verse 191Walt 3566 Giving clarified butter for
monks of supreme, splendid virtue,
I experience five results,
in accordance with my karma. Verse 192Walt 3567 I am strong, endowed with beauty,
always happy and born slender.
I am free of disease, and pure:
that is the fruit of giving ghee. Verse 193Walt 3568 Giving cleaners for the mouth for
the Buddha and the supreme group,
I experience five results,
in accordance with my karma. Verse 194Walt 3569 I have a clean throat and sweet sound,
I am free of coughs of asthma,
and the scent of blue lotuses
is always wafting from my mouth. Verse 195Walt 3570 Giving well-prepared milk-curds for
the Buddha and the supreme group,
I’m enjoying ambrosial things
and mindfulness of my body. Verse 196Walt 3571 Giving honey with color, scent
and taste for Buddha and the group,
I now drink the juice of freedom,
which is unmatched, beyond compare. Verse 197Walt 3572 Giving actual juice for the
Buddha and for the supreme group,
I experience the four fruits,
in accordance with my karma. Verse 198Walt 3573 Having given food and drink for
the Buddha and the supreme group
I experience ten results,
in accordance with my karma. Verse 199Walt 3574 I am always long-lived and strong,
a hero, beautiful, famous
and happy; a recipient
of food and drink, courageous, smart.
As I transmigrate in the world,
I am receiving these virtues. Verse 200Walt 3575 Giving incense for the Buddha
and the monks of splendid virtue,
I experience ten results,
in accordance with my karma. Verse 201Walt 3576 My body smells good, I’m famous,
quick-thinking as well as clever;
I have sharp, extensive wisdom;
I have bright and deep wisdom. Verse 202Walt 3577 As I transmigrate in the world,
I have wide and alert wisdom.
Now, because of giving that, I’ve
attained auspicious, happy peace. Verse 203Walt 3578 My being in Buddha’s presence
was a very good thing for me.
The three knowledges are attained;
I have done what the Buddha taught! Verse 204Walt 3579 My defilements are now burnt up;
all new existence is destroyed.
Like elephants with broken chains,
I am living without constraint. Verse 205Walt 3580 The four analytical modes,
and these eight deliverances,
six special knowledges mastered,
I have done what the Buddha taught! Verse 206
Thus indeed Venerable Pilindavaccha Thera spoke these verses.
The legend of Pilindavaccha Thera is finished.