7.
The Seventh Chapter
1.
Verses of the Elder Vappa
61.
The non-seeing one does not see the non-seeing one, nor does he see the seeing one."
... The Elder Vappa...
2.
Verses of the Elder Vajjiputta
62.
Many envy me, as those doomed to hell envy those going to heaven."
... The Elder Vajjiputta...
3.
Verses of the Elder Pakkha
63.
The function done, delighted in the delightful, through happiness, happiness is attained."
... The Elder Pakkha...
4.
Verses of the Elder Vimalakoṇḍañña
64.
The pride-abandoner, by the banner itself, overcame the great banner."
... The Elder Vimalakoṇḍañña...
5.
Verses of the Elder Ukkhepakatavaccha
65.
That he speaks to householders, well seated, with great gladness."
... The Elder Ukkhepakatavaccha...
6.
Verses of the Elder Meghiya
66.
Having heard his Teaching, I dwelt near him, mindful;
The three true knowledges have been attained, the Buddha's teaching has been fulfilled."
... The Elder Meghiya...
7.
Verses of the Elder Ekadhammasavanīya
67.
The cycle of birth and wandering is eliminated, there is now no more rebirth."
... The Elder Ekadhammasavanīya...
8.
Verses of the Elder Ekudāniya
68.
Sorrows do not exist for such a one, who is at peace, always mindful."
... The Elder Ekudāniya...
9.
Verses of the Elder Channa
69.
I entered upon the path for the attainment of the Deathless, he is skilled in the path to freedom from bondage."
... The Elder Channa...
10.
Verses of the Elder Puṇṇa
70.
Among human beings and gods, victory comes from morality and wisdom."
... The Elder Puṇṇa...
The seventh chapter is concluded.
Its summary:
Ukkhepakatavaccha and Meghiya, Ekadhammika;
Ekudāniya and Channa, the Elder Puṇṇa and Mahabbala.