Anopamā

Thig 6.5 · Anopamātherīgāthā

Amber autumn leaves against a shaded woodland.

I was born into an eminent family, affluent and wealthy, endowed with a beautiful complexion and figure; Majjha’s true-born daughter.
I was sought by princes, coveted by sons of the wealthy. One sent a messenger to my father: “Give me Anopamā!
However much your daughter Anopamā weighs, I’ll give you eight times that in gold coin and gems.”
When I saw the Awakened One, the world’s Elder, unsurpassed, I paid homage at his feet, and withdrew to one side.
Out of compassion, Gotama taught me the Dhamma. While sitting in that seat, I realized the third fruit.
Then, having shaved off my hair, I went forth to homelessness. This is the seventh day since my craving dried up.

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TherīgāthāThe collection containing this text
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Books

Handful of Leaves: an Anthology from the Sutta PiṭakaEarly Buddhist discourses; Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu (translator and compiler) · Included in anthology

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Translation by Bhikkhu Sujato and Jessica Walton · SuttaCentral · CC0

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