2.
The Second Chapter
1.
The Verses of the Elder Mahācunda
141.
Through wisdom one knows the meaning, the meaning known brings happiness.
142.
If one should not find delight there, one should dwell in the Community, guarded in oneself, mindful."
... The Elder Mahācunda...
2.
The Verses of the Elder Jotidāsa
143.
Oppress human beings, people of harsh attack;
They too are scattered right there, for action does not perish.
144.
Of that very action he is the heir, whatever action he performs."
... The Elder Jotidāsa...
3.
The Verses of the Elder Heraññakāni
145.
The life span of mortals is exhausted, like water in small streams.
146.
Afterwards for him it is bitter, for the result of it is evil."
... The Elder Heraññakāni...
4.
The Verses of the Elder Somamitta
147.
Thus, having associated with the lazy, even one living well sinks;
Therefore one should avoid him, the lazy one of inferior energy.
148.
With those constantly putting forth strenuous energy, with the wise ones, one should live together."
... The Elder Somamitto...
5.
The Verses of the Elder Sabbamitta
149.
People are harassed by people, and people harass people.
150.
Having left people behind, going, having harassed many people."
... The Elder Sabbamitto...
6.
Verses of the Elder Mahākāḷa
151.
Having broken one arm and the other arm, having broken the head like a bowl of curds;
She sat down having joined them together.
152.
Therefore, one understanding should not create clinging, may I not lie again with a broken head."
... The Elder Mahākāḷa...
7.
Verses of the Elder Tissa
153.
An obtainer of food, drink, clothing and bedding.
154.
With little gain, not filled with desire, a mindful monk should wander forth."
... The Elder Tissa...
8.
Verses of the Elder Kimila
155.
Having abandoned no small wealth, delighting in what comes into the bowl through gleaning.
156.
They delight in delight in the Dhamma, having abandoned mundane delight."
... The Elder Kimila...
9.
Verses of the Elder Nanda
157.
I was agitated and fickle, distressed by sensual lust.
158.
Having proceeded wisely, I lifted up my mind from existence."
... The Elder Nanda...
10.
Verses of the Elder Sirimā
159.
In vain do others praise, for oneself is unconcentrated.
160.
In vain do others censure, for oneself is well concentrated."
... The Elder Sirimā...
The second chapter is concluded.
Its summary:
Somamitto, Sabbamitto, Kāla, Tissa and Kimila;
Nanda and Sirimā too, ten elder monks of great supernormal power.