8.
The Eighth Chapter
1.
Verses of the Elder Vacchapāla
71.
For one who has cultivated mature virtue, Nibbāna is indeed not difficult to attain."
... The Elder Vacchapāla...
2.
Verses of the Elder Ātuma
72.
So I, before a wife was brought, approve of me, I have gone forth now."
... The Elder Ātuma...
3.
Verses of the Elder Māṇava
73.
From there I, having gone forth, went forth into homelessness, having abandoned sensual pleasures that are delightful."
... The Elder Māṇava...
4.
Verses of the Elder Suyāmana
74.
Restlessness and sceptical doubt, all these are not found in him."
... The Elder Suyāmana...
5.
Verses of the Elder Susārada
75.
They make even a fool wise, therefore good is the meeting of the good."
... The Elder Susārada...
6.
Verses of the Elder Piyañjaha
76.
One should dwell among those not dwelling, among those delighting, one should not delight."
... The Elder Piyañjaha...
7.
Verses of the Elder Hatthāroha's Son
77.
That today I shall restrain wisely, like a goad-holder a furious elephant."
... The Elder Hatthārohaputta...
8.
Verses of the Elder Meṇḍasira
78.
For me who was born to suffering, the mass of suffering has failed."
... The Elder Meṇḍasira...
9.
Verses of the Elder Rakkhita
79.
All delusion has departed from me, I have become cool, quenched."
... The Elder Rakkhita...
10.
Verses of the Elder Ugga
80.
All this is exhausted, there is now no more rebirth."
... The Elder Ugga...
The eighth chapter is concluded.
Its summary:
Suyāmana, Susārada, the elder Piyañjaha;
Ārohaputta, Meṇḍasira, Rakkhita, and the one named Ugga.