4.
The Fourth Chapter
1.
Verses of the Elder Gahvaratīriya
31.
Like an elephant at the head of battle, mindful, one should endure there."
... The Elder Gahvaratīriya...
2.
Verses of the Elder Suppiya
32.
I would exchange for the supreme peace, the unsurpassed freedom from bondage."
... The Elder Suppiya...
3.
Verses of the Elder Sopāka
33.
So towards all living beings, everywhere one should be caring."
... The Elder Sopāka...
4.
Verses of the Elder Posiya
34.
Having come from the forest to the village, from there he entered the house;
From there having risen he departed, without addressing them, Posiya."
... The Elder Posiya...
5.
Verses of the Elder Sāmaññakāni
35.
Whoever develops the noble eightfold path, straight and upright, for the attainment of the Deathless."
... The Elder Sāmaññakāni...
6.
Verses of the Elder Kumāputta
36.
Questioning about meaning, acting respectfully, this is asceticism for one who owns nothing."
... The Elder Kumāputta...
7.
Verses of the Elder Kumāputtasahāyaka
37.
And they fail in concentration, what will travelling the country do?
Therefore, having removed rivalry, one should meditate without being led."
... The Elder who was the friend of the Elder Kumāputta...
8.
Verses of the Elder Gavampati
38.
To him who has gone beyond all attachments, the great sage, the gods pay homage, the one who has gone beyond existence."
... The Elder Gavampati...
9.
Verses of the Elder Tissa
39.
For the abandoning of sensual lust, a mindful monk should wander forth."
... The Elder Tissa...
10.
The Verses of the Elder Vaḍḍhamāna
40.
For the abandoning of lust for existence, a mindful monk should wander forth."
... The Elder Vaḍḍhamāna...
The fourth chapter is concluded.
Its summary:
Sāmaññakāni, Kumāputta, Kumāputtasahāyaka;
Gavampati, the Elder Tissa, Vaḍḍhamāna of great fame.