“Taking a pestle, young men pound grain. Providing for partners and children, young men acquire wealth.
Work at the Buddha’s bidding, you won’t regret it. Having quickly washed your feet, sit in a discreet place to meditate.
Establish the mind, unified and serene. Examine conditions as alien, not as self.”
“After hearing her words, the instructions of Paṭācārā, I washed my feet and retired to a discreet place.
In the first watch of the night, I recollected my past lives. In the middle watch of the night, I purified my clairvoyance.
In the last watch of the night, I shattered the mass of darkness. I rose up master of the three knowledges: your bidding has been done.
I shall abide honoring you as the Thirty gods honor Sakka, undefeated in battle. Master of the three knowledges, I am free of defilements.”
Uttarā (2nd)
Thig 7.1 · Uttarātherīgāthā
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Translation by Bhikkhu Sujato and Jessica Walton · SuttaCentral · CC0
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