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39. Dhammacakkika

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Mountain ridgelines receding into mist beyond a quiet alpine meadow.

Walt 1104 On the front of the lion-throne
of Siddhattha, the Blessed One,
a Dhamma-wheel was placed by me,
well-fashioned, and praised by the wise. Verse 1

Walt 1105 I shine, a charming gold color;
have vehicles, army and mounts.
Many people attached to me
are waiting on me, constantly. Verse 2

Walt 1106 I am always attended by
sixty thousand instruments,
beautified by my retinue:
that is the fruit of good karma. Verse 3

Walt 1107 In the ninety-four aeons since
I established that Dhamma-wheel
I’ve come to know no bad rebirth:
that’s the fruit of a Dhamma-wheel. Verse 4

Walt 1108 Eleven aeons after that
there were eight lords over countries;
all were named Sahassarāja,
wheel-turning kings with great power. Verse 5

Walt 1109 The four analytical modes,
and these eight deliverances,
six special knowledges mastered,
I have done what the Buddha taught! Verse 6

Thus indeed Venerable Dhammacakkika Thera spoke these verses.

The legend of Dhammacakkika Thera is finished.

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Whitman College, 2017

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