Walt 1290 To Padumuttara Buddha
I gave a fine thoroughbred horse.
Assigning it to the Buddha,
I then went back to my own house. Verse 1Walt 1291 The Teacher’s top follower was
the monk whose name was Devala.
Worthy heir to the best Teaching
he came into my presence then. Verse 2Walt 1292 “The Blessed One bears his own bowl;
he will not use a thoroughbred.
The Eyeful One accepted it
because he had discerned your thoughts.” Verse 3Walt 1293 I got the price for that wind-quick
speed vehicle that came from Sindh.
Then I gave a suitable gift
to Padumuttara Buddha. Verse 4Walt 1294 In whichever womb I’m reborn,
whether it’s human or divine,
suitable, and variegated
Sindh-horses then arise for me. Verse 5Walt 1295 The gain for them is well-received
who undergo ordination.
If a Buddha’s born in the world
then they should serve him constantly. Verse 6Walt 1296 I was a king with great power
twenty-eight different times back then,
lord of the grove of rose-apples,
victorious on all four sides. Verse 7Walt 1297 This is the final time for me;
my last rebirth is proceeding.
I’ve attained the unshaking state
beyond all conquest and defeat. Verse 8Walt 1298 Thirty-four thousand aeons thence
there was a king of great power,
a wheel-turner who had great strength,
possessor of the seven gems. Verse 9Walt 1299 The four analytical modes,
and these eight deliverances,
six special knowledges mastered,
I have done what the Buddha taught! Verse 10
Thus indeed Venerable Opavuyha Thera spoke these verses.
The legend of Opavuyha Thera is finished.