1.
The First Chapter
1.
Verses of the Elder Subhūti
1.
My mind is well concentrated, liberated, I dwell ardent, rain, O sky."
Thus the Venerable Elder Subhūti spoke this verse.
2.
Verses of the Elder Mahākoṭṭhika
2.
He shakes off evil qualities, as the wind shakes leaves from a tree."
Thus the Venerable Elder Mahākoṭṭhika spoke this verse.
3.
Verses of the Elder Kaṅkhārevata
3.
They become givers of light, givers of vision, who remove the uncertainty of those who have come."
Thus the Venerable Elder Kaṅkhārevata spoke this verse.
4.
Verses of the Elder Puṇṇa
4.
The meaning that is great, profound, difficult to see, subtle, minute;
The wise attain it, the diligent, the discerning."
Thus the Venerable Elder Puṇṇa, son of Mantāṇī, spoke this verse.
5.
Verses of the Elder Dabba
5.
Victorious, free from fear indeed, wise, he attained final Nibbāna, of established self."
Thus the Venerable Elder Dabba spoke this verse.
6.
Verses of the Elder Sītavaniya
6.
Victorious, free from horripilation, guarding mindfulness of the body, resolute."
Thus the Venerable Elder Sītavaniyo spoke this verse.
7.
Verses of the Elder Bhalliya
7.
Victorious, free from fear indeed, tamed, he attained final Nibbāna, of established self."
Thus the Venerable Elder Bhalliya spoke this verse.
8.
Verses of the Elder Vīra
8.
Victorious, free from horripilation, a hero, he attained final Nibbāna, of established self."
Thus the Venerable Elder Vīra spoke this verse.
9.
Verses of the Elder Pilindavaccha
9.
Among the well-analysed teachings, I have approached that which is foremost."
Thus the Venerable Elder Pilindavaccha spoke this verse.
10.
Verses of the Elder Puṇṇamāsa
10.
Untainted by all phenomena, having known the rise and fall of the world."
Thus the Venerable Elder Puṇṇamāsa spoke this verse.
The first chapter is concluded.
Its summary:
Mantāṇiputta and Dabba, and Sītavaniyo and Bhalliya;
Vīra and Pilindavaccha, and Puṇṇamāsa the dispeller of darkness.