9.
The Ninth Chapter
1.
Verses of the Elder Samitigutta
81.
Right here that is to be experienced, no other site is found."
... The Elder Samitigutta...
2.
Verses of the Elder Kassapa
82.
Go there, dear son, do not be overcome by sorrow."
... The Elder Kassapa...
3.
Verses of the Elder Sīha
83.
Develop the wholesome mental state, quickly give up the body."
... The Elder Sīha...
4.
Verses of the Elder Nīta
84.
When indeed will the imprudent one make an end of suffering?"
... The Elder Nīta...
5.
Verses of the Elder Sunāga
85.
Meditating, prudent, mindful, one would attain spiritual happiness."
... The Elder Sunāga...
6.
Verses of the Elder Nāgita
86.
Thus the Blessed One instructs the Community, the Teacher himself shows as if in the palm of his hand."
... The Elder Nāgita...
7.
Verses of the Elder Paviṭṭha
87.
The cycle of birth and wandering is eliminated, there is now no more rebirth."
... The Elder Paviṭṭha...
8.
Verses of the Elder Ajjuna
88.
Being carried along as if by a great flood, I penetrated the truths."
... The Elder Ajjuna...
9.
The Verses of the Elder Devasabha (the First)89.
Freed from mental floods and mental knots, all conceits destroyed."
... The Elder Devasabha...
10.
Verses of the Elder Sāmidatta
90.
The cycle of birth and wandering is eliminated, there is now no more rebirth."
... The Elder Sāmidatta...
The ninth chapter is concluded.
Its summary:
Nīta, Sunāga, Nāgita, Paviṭṭha, Ajjuna the sage;
And the Elder Devasabha, Sāmidatta and Mahabbala.