2.
The Chapter on Ekūposathika
1.
The Life History of the Senior Nun Ekūposathikā
1.
On the full moon day, he observed the Observance.
2.
Having seen the army with its king, thus I reflected then.
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Surely that action was fruitful, the crowd of people was glad.'
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Having gladdened the mind, I observed the Observance.
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By that well-done action, I went to Tāvatiṃsa.
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Endowed with excellent pinnacle buildings, well adorned with great seats.
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Surpassing other gods, I outshine them always.
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I attained the status of chief queen of sixty-three universal monarchs.
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Everywhere I am the noble one, this is the fruit of the Observance.
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I obtain all this indeed, this is the fruit of the Observance.
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And made of coral, I obtain all.
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And very costly garments, I obtain all.
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All this one would obtain, this is the fruit of the Observance.
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All this one would obtain, this is the fruit of the Observance.
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All this one would obtain, this is the fruit of the Observance.
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Before a fortnight had passed, I attained arahantship.
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With all mental corruptions eliminated, there is now no more rebirth.
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I do not know of an unfortunate realm, this is the fruit of the Observance.
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Thus the nun Ekūposathikā spoke these verses.
The Life History of the Senior Nun Ekūposathikā is first.
2.
The Life History of the Senior Nun Saḷalapupphikā
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I saw the god of gods, the lord of men walking up and down.
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The great hero sniffed at the sal flower with divine fragrance.
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The great hero sniffed at it while I was looking on then.
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Having gladdened my own mind, I then ascended the mountain.
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I do not know of an unfortunate realm, this is the fruit of honouring the Buddha.
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Thus the nun Saḷalapupphikā spoke these verses.
The Life History of the Senior Nun Saḷalapupphikā is second.
3.
The Life History of the Senior Nun Modakadāyikā
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Having taken my share, I went as a water carrier.
31.
With a confident mind, glad, I gave sweet-meats for thirteen days.
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For ninety-one cosmic cycles, I did not go to the nether world.
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Having given three sweet-meats, I have attained the unshakeable state.
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Thus the nun Modakadāyikā spoke these verses.
The Life History of the Senior Nun Modakadāyikā is third.
4.
The Life History of the Senior Nun Ekāsanadāyikā
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My mother and father too, they went to work.
38.
Going along the road, I prepared a seat.
39.
With a confident mind, glad, I spoke these words.
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And the winds do not blow, and this is the time for rain."
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Out of compassion, sit down upon my seat.'
42.
Having taken his bowl, I gave according to what was prepared.
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Having abandoned the human body, I went to Tāvatiṃsa.
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Sixty yojanas in height, thirty yojanas in width.
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And made of ruby, various are my divans.
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And otter-skin with fur on one side, my divans are well-established.
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Together with the excellent divan, I go to what I wished for.
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Of seventy universal monarchs, I attained the status of chief queen.
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There is no deficiency in my wealth, this is the fruit of a single seat.
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I do not know other existences, this is the fruit of a single seat.
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Of high birth everywhere, this is the fruit of a single seat.
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I do not know disfiguration, this is the fruit of a single seat.
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I go from lap to lap, this is the fruit of a single seat.
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Some anoint me with fragrance, this is the fruit of a single seat.
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Having understood my thought, a divan stands close.
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Even today, having abandoned kingship, I went forth into homelessness.
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I do not know of an unfortunate realm, this is the fruit of a single seat.
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Thus the nun Ekāsanadāyikā spoke these verses.
The Life History of the Senior Nun Ekāsanadāyikā is fourth.
5.
The Life History of the Senior Nun Pañcadīpadāyikā
61.
From park to park, I wander seeking the wholesome.
62.
Having gladdened my mind there, I sat down at the foot of the Bodhi tree.
63.
Having declared my pleasure, thus I thought at that very moment.
64.
Let him show me a miracle, let this Bodhi tree shine forth.'
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Entirely made of gold it was, all directions shine brilliantly.
66.
When the seventh day arrived, I made an offering of lamps.
67.
Until the sun rose, my lamps blazed then.
68.
Having abandoned the human body, I went to Tāvatiṃsa.
69.
Sixty yojanas in height, thirty yojanas in width.
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As far as the divine abode, it shines with the light of lamps.
71.
Above, below, and across, I see all with my eye.
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There is no obstruction, whether in trees or mountains.
73.
Of a hundred universal monarchs, I attained the status of chief queen.
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A hundred thousand lamps blaze in my retinue.
75.
While gone into my mother's womb, my eye does not close.
76.
Blaze in the maternity house, this is the fruit of five lamps.
77.
I touched Nibbāna, the ageless, deathless, state of coolness.
78.
The Buddha, Gotama, gave me full ordination, having understood my virtues.
79.
A lamp always blazes, this is the fruit of five lamps.
80.
Having attained the perfection of direct knowledge, this is the fruit of five lamps.
81.
Five lamps, O great hero, I pay homage at your feet, O One with Vision.
82.
I do not know of an unfortunate realm, this is the fruit of five lamps.
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Thus the nun Pañcadīpadāyikā spoke these verses.
The Life History of the Senior Nun Pañcadīpadāyikā is fifth.
6.
The Life History of the Elder Nun Who Gave a Reed Garland
86.
I saw the stainless Buddha, the Self-Become One, the unconquered.
87.
Having taken a reed garland, I venerated the Self-Become One.
88.
Having abandoned the kinnarī body, I went to Tāvatiṃsa.
89.
What is wished for by my mind, arises as desired.
90.
Having become as if gathered, I wander in the round of rebirths from existence to existence.
91.
Worthy of veneration am I today, in the Sakyan son's Dispensation.
92.
With all mental corruptions eliminated, there is now no more rebirth.
93.
I do not know of an unfortunate realm, this is the fruit of the reed garland.
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Thus the nun Naḷamālikā spoke these verses.
The Life History of the Senior Nun Naḷamālikā is sixth.
7.
The Life History of the Senior Nun Mahāpajāpatigotamī
97.
In the Pinnacled Hall, in the excellent hall, the trainer of men dwelt.
98.
Dwelt in the nuns' quarters, in that charming city that was built there.
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Gone to a private place, thus was her mind's reflection.
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Of Rāhula, Ānanda, and Nanda, I will not obtain to see.
101.
Of Mahākassapa and Nanda, and of Ānanda and Rāhula.
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I would go, permitted by the Lord of the World, the great sage.
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Of Khemā and the others too, this very same was the reflection.
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The deities inhabiting the dwelling, were oppressed by sorrow.
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Those friendly nuns, having approached Gotamī.
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'There, sprinkled with drops of water, we ladies went to a private place.
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And lamentations are heard, for what purpose indeed, Gotamī?'
108.
They all also said, just as she had reflected.
109.
We shall all attain Nibbāna, by the Buddha's permission, O one of good conduct.
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Together we shall go to Nibbāna, the supreme state.'
111.
Together with all of them she departed from the nuns' dwelling place then.
112.
This is my last seeing of the nuns' abode.
113.
There is no separation from the dear, I shall go to that unconditioned.
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Afflicted by sorrow, they lamented, 'Alas, our lack of merit.'
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Like stars at dawn, the Victor's daughters are not seen.
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Just as the Ganges with five hundred rivers goes to the ocean.
117.
Having come out from their houses, having bowed down at their feet, said this.
118.
We are not fit to cease to exist without you,' thus desiring, they lamented."
119.
'Enough of weeping, sons, today is a time for joy for you.
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Cessation has been realized by me, and the path too has been well developed.
The first recitation section.
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The heavy burden has been laid down, the conduit to existence has been uprooted.
122.
That purpose has been attained by me, the destruction of all mental fetters.
123.
So long is the time for me to cease to exist, do not grieve for me, dear children.
124.
The Community is happy together, and the sectarians' substance is destroyed.
125.
Is it not now the time for me, for the sake of Nibbāna, dear children.
126.
This is the time of the drum of joy, why with tears, dear children?
127.
For the duration of the Good Teaching, all of you, make firm energy.
128.
Therefore, just as I would rejoice, so you should support that.'
129.
Having approached and paid homage to the Buddha, she spoke these words.
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O protector, giver of the happiness of the Good Teaching, by you I have been born, O Gotama.
131.
The blameless body of the Teaching was nourished in me by you.
132.
By you I was given to drink the milk of the Dhamma, absolutely peaceful.
133.
Women desiring sons, requesting, obtain such a son.
134.
I who was submerged, by you, son, have been helped across the ocean of existence.
135.
But the name 'mother of a Buddha' - this is supremely rare.
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Whether small or great, all that has been fulfilled by me.
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Permit me, O hero, O leader, maker of an end to suffering.
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I shall pay homage to you, O best of sons.
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Having well seen your body, I go to peace, O leader.'
140.
Like the young sun amidst evening clouds, the Conqueror showed his mother's sister.
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Marked with wheels, thereupon she fell at them with her head.
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At my final death, I shall not see him again.
143.
If there is any fault of mine, forgive me, O compassionate one.
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If there is any fault of mine in that, forgive me, O bull among men.
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If therein there is anything wrongly applied, forgive that, O lord of patience.
146.
What further shall I say to you, who are going to Nibbāna.
147.
At the time of dawn, having seen those who have come to disaster, like the crescent moon it goes forth.'
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Having circumambulated, having bowed down at his feet, standing, gazing at his face.
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My mind alone, only this one, having attained that, is satisfied by the flavour of the Dhamma.
150.
Those who will see your face, fortunate are they, O bull among men.
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Those who will bow down to these feet, they too are fortunate, O bearer of virtues.
152.
Those who hear your sayings, they too are fortunate, O best of men.
153.
Having crossed the wilderness of saṃsāra, by the good words of the glorious one.'
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And having paid homage to Rāhula, Ānanda and Nanda, said this.
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Becoming disenchanted with this mass of suffering, the domain of ageing and death.
156.
By that I wish to be extinguished, approve, dear children.'
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Firm in unshakeable stability, they reflected on the nature of phenomena.
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Like magic and a mirage, the other, unsteady.
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Gotamī goes to destruction, impermanent is all that is conditioned.'
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There shedding tears, he laments pitiably.
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Goes not long after, like a fire without fuel.
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Deep as an ocean in learning, devoted to attending upon the Buddha.
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Through you, son, my refuge, that Nibbāna has been attained.
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Do not be displeased, son, fruitful is your effort.
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That state was known by delicate girls of seven years.
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I am going there, son, where one who has gone is not seen.
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Then I, compassionate, spoke a word of blessing.
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For the benefit of the whole world, may you become free from ageing and death.
169.
'Not in this way are Buddhas to be paid respect, as you pay respect, Gotamī.
170.
How are the Buddhas not to be honoured? Tell me this when asked.
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Disciples in unity, this is the homage to the Buddhas.
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The Protector, gone to the end of the three existences, obstructed the united assembly.
173.
Having thus reflected, having seen the seventh sage.
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Then he gave approval, 'Know the time, Gotamī.'
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For the purpose of abandoning their view, display supernormal power, Gotamī.'
179.
Gotamī showed various supernormal powers, by the Buddha's permission.
180.
Appearing, vanishing, through walls, through mountains.
181.
On the water not breaking, she came as if on the earth.
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He exercised mastery with his body, up to the dwelling of Brahmā.
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Having turned it upside down with its root, holding it I walked in the sky.
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Like the world at the end of an age, she made it entangled with garlands of flames.
185.
All like mustard seeds, he grasped with one fist.
186.
Thousands of moons and suns, he wore like a garland.
187.
Like a rain cloud at the end of an age, shed a great rain.
188.
She displayed a garuḷa, an elephant, and a lion roaring.
189.
Then having made them disappear, alone she spoke to the sage.
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Having attained her own welfare, I pay homage at your feet, O One with Vision."
191.
Having paid homage to the light of the world, she sat down to one side.
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This much is enough, O hero, I shall attain nibbāna, O leader.
193.
Said how she was, of incomparable supernormal power and effort.
194.
A hundred thousand cosmic cycles ago from now, the Leader arose.
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Endowed with all supports, prosperous, opulent, of great riches.
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With a great retinue, having approached that lord of men.
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Like the autumn sun, resplendent with a net of rays.
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The leader of men establishing my mother's sister, the nun, in the foremost position.
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To the highest of men together with the monastic community, and many requisites.
200.
Then, to the great assembly, the seventh sage said.
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Him I will explain, listen to me as I speak.
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Gotama by name, by clan, the Teacher in the world will be.
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Gotamī by name, will be a disciple of the Teacher.
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She will obtain pre-eminence among nuns of long standing.'
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Having attended on with requisites, thereafter I deceased.
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Reborn with ten factors, I surpassed others.
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And also with life span and beauty, with happiness and also with fame.
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I was the chief queen, beloved of the lord of the immortals, there.
209.
In the domain of the king of Kāsi, I was born in a slave village.
210.
Whoever was the eldest of all there, I was his wife.
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Having seen them, I was satisfied, together with all the women.
212.
Having given the three robes, we transmigrated with our husbands.
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And in this final existence now, we were born in the city of Devadaha.
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From there she went to Kapilavatthu, to the house of Suddhodana.
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I was the most distinguished of all, I was the foster-mother of the Conqueror.
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Afterwards I, having gone forth, together with five hundred.
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Those who then in a former birth were our masters.
218.
They attained arahantship, compassionately cared for by the Fortunate One.
219.
Like stars assembled, they shone, of great supernormal power.
220.
Like a smith with gold, well-trained in workable material.
221.
Having pleased the excellent speaker, the sage together with his following then.
222.
Permitted by the best of men, they sat down in their proper places.
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Perfumed by your merits, we have attained the elimination of mental corruptions.
224.
Like she-elephants having cut the bond, we dwell without mental corruptions.
225.
The three true knowledges have been attained, the Buddha's teaching has been fulfilled.
226.
The six higher knowledges have been realized, the Buddha's teaching has been fulfilled.
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In the knowledge of others' mental states, I was a master, O great sage.
228.
With all mental corruptions eliminated, there is now no more rebirth.
229.
Knowledge for us, O great hero, arisen in your presence.
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Permit us all for Nibbāna, O great sage.'
231.
"Now do as you think fit," the Conqueror said.
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Having paid homage, having risen from that seat, they departed.
233.
That hero accompanied his mother's sister as far as the porch.
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Together with all of them, the last homage at his feet.
235.
I shall not again see your face, having the appearance of the Deathless.
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O chief of the world, today I go to peace.'
237.
All this is merely conditioned, without comfort and short-lived.
238.
Having bent into a half cross-legged posture, sat down on the highest seat.
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Having heard the news of her, they approached to pay homage at her feet.
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Crying a pitiful cry, afflicted by sorrow, fallen to the ground.
241.
Having fallen down, we all entreat with our heads.
242.
While stroking her head, spoke these words.
243.
Impermanent is all that is conditioned, ending in separation, unstable.'
244.
And the second and the third, she attained the fourth.
245.
Nothingness and neither-perception, he attained in succession.
246.
As far as the first meditative absorption, thence up to the fourth.
247.
There was a great earthquake, lightning fell from the sky.
248.
And a shower of flowers from the sky, rained down upon the earth.
249.
And the ocean, as if wretched with sorrow, was roaring.
250.
'Impermanent indeed are activities, just as this has gone to dissolution.'
251.
They too, without clinging, are quenched like a lamp's flame.
252.
Alas! Life ends in destruction," thus was the lamentation.
253.
Act in accordance with time, having approached the seventh sage.
254.
'Go, Ānanda, announce to the monks the passing of their mother'.
255.
Said with a choked voice, 'Let the monks assemble.
256.
Let them hear my saying, monks, sons of the Fortunate One.
257.
That Gotamī has gone to peace, like a star at sunrise.
258.
Where even the five-eyed Leader does not see her destination.
259.
Let the son of the Fortunate One make an offering to the Buddha's mother.'
260.
Some by the power of the Buddha, some skilled in supernormal powers.
261.
They placed a small bed, where Gotamī lay sleeping.
262.
The remaining gods, Sakka and so on, assembled in the pinnacle building.
263.
With the colour of the autumn sun, made by Vissakamma indeed.
264.
Having mounted the shoulders of the gods, they are led out gradually.
265.
With stars, moon and sun, marked, made of gold.
266.
Lotuses descended from the sky, flowers risen from the earth.
267.
Even the sun gone to the middle, does not scorch as the moon does.
268.
And with music and dancing, and with singing they venerated.
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Honoured her as she was being carried out, the quenched mother of the Buddha.
270.
Gotamī is led afterwards, honoured, the Buddha's nurse.
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Behind, the Buddha with his disciples, goes for the purpose of honouring his mother.
272.
The final Nibbāna of Gotamī, was exceedingly marvellous.
273.
The Buddha at Gotamī's Nibbāna, likewise Sāriputta and so on.
274.
Scattered with fragrant powder, they burnt them there.
275.
And Ānanda then said, words productive of religious emotion.
276.
The rendezvous is the Buddha's Nibbāna, it will not be long.'
277.
The relics of Gotamī, those that had gone into her bowl.
278.
'Just as a great tree standing with substance,
279.
Likewise of the community of nuns, Gotamī has attained final Nibbāna.
280.
With only her body remaining, there is no sorrow or lamentation.
281.
Having avoided torment, become cooled, well quenched.
282.
She is of long standing among the nuns, thus remember, monks.
283.
In the knowledge of others' mental states, Gotamī was a master.
284.
With all mental corruptions eliminated, there is no more rebirth for her.
285.
Knowledge was pure, therefore she is not to be sorrowed for.
286.
Gradually subsiding, the destination is not known.
287.
There is no destination to be declared for those who have attained unshakeable happiness.
288.
Having developed the seven factors of enlightenment, you will make an end of suffering."
Thus Mahāpajāpatī Gotamī spoke these verses.
The Life History of the Senior Nun Mahāpajāpatigotamī is seventh.
8.
The Life History of the Senior Nun Khemā
289.
A hundred thousand cosmic cycles ago from now, the Leader arose.
290.
Radiant with various jewels, endowed with great happiness.
291.
Then, with confidence arisen, I go to the Conqueror for refuge.
292.
Having invited for seven days, I fed him together with his disciples.
293.
The nun, in the foremost position, the trainer of men established.
294.
Having done service to that place, having bowed down, I aspired.
295.
The service done by you to me together with the Community is of immeasurable fruit.
296.
Gotama by name, by clan, the Teacher in the world will be.
297.
Having attained the highest, she will be named Khemā.'
298.
Having abandoned the human body, I went to Tāvatiṃsa.
299.
From there to Nimmānarati, and from there to the city of Vasavatti.
300.
There in each place, I attained the status of chief queen of kings.
301.
And of regional kings, I attained the status of chief queen.
302.
Having been happy everywhere, I wandered in the round of rebirths through many cosmic cycles.
303.
Arose, lovely to behold, one with insight into all phenomena.
304.
Having heard the Teaching spoken, I went forth into homelessness.
305.
Having lived the holy life, devoted to meditation, very learned.
306.
Subtle, brilliant speakers, carrying out the Teacher's instruction.
307.
I outshine others there through the fruit of the holy life.
308.
Wise, virtuous, and with a disciplined following.
309.
All successes for me are easily obtained, dear to the mind.
310.
No one disrespects me, by the power of my practice.
311.
Koṇāgamana by name, the best of speakers arose.
312.
Dhanañjānī and Sumedhā and I too, three people.
313.
And we had a dwelling-place built for the Community.
314.
Having attained the foremost position in glory, and likewise among human beings.
315.
Kassapa by clan, the best of speakers arose.
316.
The King of Kāsi named Kikī, in the best city of Bārāṇasī.
317.
Having heard the Teaching of the foremost Conqueror, I delighted in the going forth.
318.
For twenty thousand years, we wandered untiringly.
319.
Devoted to attending upon the Buddha, joyful were the seven daughters.
320.
Dhammā and Sudhammā, and the seventh Saṅghadāyikā.
321.
Kisāgotamī, Dhammadinnā, Visākhā is the seventh.
322.
Having heard the Great Discourse on Causality, I learnt it thoroughly.
323.
Having abandoned the human body, I went to Tāvatiṃsa.
324.
I am the daughter of King Madda, agreeable, beloved, and dear.
325.
Therefore the name Khemā arose for me, by virtue.
326.
Then my father gave me, to King Bimbisāra.
327.
As one who spoke ill of material forms, I did not approach the greatly compassionate one.
328.
Having praised the Bamboo Grove, had singers sing for me.
329.
By him the Nandana garden has not been seen, thus we imagine.
330.
By him the Nandana garden has been well seen, the delight of the lord of the immortals.
331.
Having seen the charming Bamboo Grove, they are not satisfied, being much astonished.
332.
Who could speak entirely of that forest's accumulation of virtues?
333.
Wishing to see that park, I announced it to the king then.
334.
Sent me to that park, eager to see.
335.
Which always shines with splendour, delighted by the radiance of the Fortunate One.
336.
Had entered, then I approached to see the forest.
337.
Accompanied by the singing of cuckoos, with flocks of peacocks dancing.
338.
Full of huts and pavilions, resplendent with the best of meditators.
339.
Even there, having seen a young monk engaged, I considered.
340.
Endowed with pleasant form, like the spring.
341.
This monk indeed meditates, having abandoned delight born of sense objects.
342.
Afterwards when old, this Teaching should be practised, O Subhadda.'
343.
Having approached, I saw the Conqueror, like the rising sun.
344.
Having seen thus I thought, 'This lord of men is not rough.'
345.
With lips like bimba fruit, with teeth like jasmine, a delight to the mind and eye.
346.
With a beautiful waist like an altar's middle, with thighs like plantain stems, adorned with charming ornaments.
347.
With an appearance not to be exerted upon, endowed with a mirthful disposition.
348.
Never before have I seen her with this eye.'
349.
With broken teeth, white-haired, drooling, her mouth impure.
350.
With wrinkles spread over all limbs, with veins spread over the body.
351.
Trembling, fallen, sighing moment by moment.
352.
Shame on the impure body, where fools delight.
353.
The Fortunate One, elated in mind, spoke these verses.
354.
Oozing and dripping, delighted in by the foolish.
355.
Let mindfulness directed to the body be yours, be full of disenchantment.
356.
Internally and externally, remove desire regarding the body.
357.
Then through the full realization of conceit, you will live at peace.
358.
Having cut even this, they wander forth, without longing, having abandoned sensual happiness.'
359.
Taught the Mahānidāna discourse, for my discipline.
360.
Steady in that, while I was peaceful, I purified the eye of the Teaching.
361.
For the purpose of confessing my transgression, I spoke these words.
362.
Homage to you, one who has crossed over the round of rebirths, homage to you, bestower of the Deathless.
363.
By you, through the right means, disciplined, delighting in the discipline.
364.
Beings experience great suffering in the ocean of saṃsāra.
365.
Standing not far away, I confess that transgression.
366.
Delighting in form, I did not approach him, I confess that transgression.'
367.
Said 'Stand in security,' sprinkling me with the deathless.
368.
Having gone and seen the king, I spoke these words.
369.
For the desire to see the forest, the sage was seen from Nibbāna.
370.
I shall go forth from material things, wearied by the sage's word.'
The second recitation section.
371.
'I allow you, dear lady, may your going forth succeed.'
372.
Having seen the rise and destruction of the island, with a stirred mind.
373.
Having passed over the four mental floods, I attained arahantship.
374.
In the knowledge of others' mental states, I become a master too.
375.
With all mental corruptions eliminated, there is now no more rebirth.
376.
My knowledge is pure, arisen in the Buddha's Dispensation.
377.
And knowing the method of the higher teaching, I have attained mastery in the Dispensation.
378.
Asked subtle questions, she answered according to truth.
379.
The Buddha declared just so, as it was declared to you by me.
380.
As foremost among those of great wisdom, among the nuns, the highest of men.
381.
382.
383.
Thus the nun Khemā spoke these verses.
The Life History of the Senior Nun Khemā is eighth.
9.
The Life History of the Senior Nun Uppalavaṇṇā
384.
Having paid homage at the Teacher's feet, spoke these words.
385.
All suffering has been eliminated by me, I inform you, great sage.
386.
And to whomever my offence there is, may they forgive me in the Conqueror's presence.
387.
I inform you, O great hero, forgive that offence.
388.
Today, cut off the doubt of the four assemblies, as far as they extend.
389.
And much difficult action, done by me, exceedingly difficult.
390.
Your female disciple, O Great Hero, I pay homage at your feet, O One with Vision.
391.
Born in one existence, with the same desire and mind.
392.
When the final existence is attained, both are of different origins.
393.
See, O hero, my supernormal power, I show my strength to the Teacher.
394.
Oil come into hand, just as a playful boy.
395.
Just as a young boy pulls out the variegated muñja grass.
396.
Having caused rain to fall, drops of various colours, again and again.
397.
Having made Sineru a pestle, she crushed like a young girl.
398.
Having become a master over the direct knowledges, one who followed your teaching.
399.
And having announced my name and clan, I pay homage at your feet, O One with Vision.
400.
In the knowledge of others' mental states, I am a master, O great sage.
401.
With all mental corruptions eliminated, there is now no more rebirth.
402.
My knowledge is spotless, pure, by the intrinsic nature of the great sage.
403.
Much aspiration of mine, for your benefit, O great sage.
404.
For your benefit, O great hero, merit was accumulated by me.
405.
For your benefit, O great hero, my highest life has been given up.
406.
And I have been given up, for your benefit, O great sage.
407.
Said how she was, of incomparable supernormal power and effort."
408.
Vimalā by name, highly honoured among maidens.
409.
Invited Padumuttara of great radiance together with his disciples.
410.
Strewn with jewel-sand, enjoyments made of jewels.
411.
Having gone out to meet the One Enlightened by himself, playing musical instruments.
412.
In the abode of the great serpent, sat down on the highest seat.
413.
The king of serpents of great fame gave excellent boon after boon.
414.
The serpent maiden of great supernormal power gave thanks.
415.
Her mind devoted to the Teacher, and her mental state firmly bound.
416.
At that moment the great hero showed the nun his supernormal power.
417.
Delighted, filled with joy, she said this to the Teacher.
418.
How was she, O hero, so confident in supernormal power?'
419.
Carrying out my instruction, so confident in supernormal power.'
420.
May I too be such, confident in supernormal power."
421.
In the future time, may I become such, O leader.
422.
Having satisfied with food and drink, the leader of the world together with the Community.
423.
May my beauty be such, I honoured the leader of the world.
424.
Having abandoned the human body, I went to Tāvatiṃsa.
425.
Covered with water lilies, I gave almsfood.
426.
Arose, lovely to behold, having vision regarding all phenomena.
427.
Having invited the Enlightened by himself, the leader of the world together with the Community.
428.
Having venerated him with my mind, I aspired to beauty of complexion.
429.
Kassapa by clan, the best of speakers arose.
430.
The King of Kāsi named Kikī, in the best city of Bārāṇasī.
431.
Having heard the Teaching of the foremost Conqueror, I delighted in the going forth.
432.
For twenty thousand years, we wandered untiringly.
433.
Devoted to attending upon the Buddha, joyful were the seven daughters.
434.
Dhammā and Sudhammā, and the seventh Saṅghadāyikā.
435.
Kisāgotamī, Dhammadinnā, Visākhā is the seventh.
436.
Having abandoned the human body, I went to Tāvatiṃsa.
437.
Yellow, polished, excellent cloth, I gave to the Worthy One.
438.
The daughter of Tiriṭivaccha, Ummādantī, the charming one.
439.
Was born in one not very prosperous, I guarded rice then.
440.
Covered with lotuses, I have five hundred sons.
441.
Passed away from there, in the forest I was born in the belly of a lotus.
442.
I gave birth to princes, a full five hundred.
443.
Having seen a fallen lotus, they became Solitary Leaders.
444.
Passed away on the slope of Isigili, I was born in a small village.
445.
Taking rice gruel, was going to the eight individual leaders.
446.
A stream of milk flowed out, then, due to my love for my son.
447.
Having passed away from there, I was reborn among the deities, in Nandana.
448.
For your benefit, O great hero, life was given up.
449.
When the final existence was attained, I was born formerly in Sāvatthī.
450.
Shining with various jewels, prosperous with all sensual pleasures.
451.
Endowed with personal splendour, greatly honoured among families.
452.
Desired by merchants' sons, by many hundreds too.
453.
Before a fortnight had passed, I attained the four truths.
454.
Paid homage at the feet of the Buddha, the Protector of the World, such a one.
455.
And there is no companion of yours whatsoever, foolish one, do you not fear the cheats?"
456.
I would not stir a hair nor would I tremble, what will you do to me, Māra, alone?
457.
Even between your eyebrows, standing there you will not see me.
458.
I am freed from all bondage, I do not fear you, friend.
459.
What you call 'sensual delight', that is now discontent for me.
460.
Know thus, Evil One, you are defeated, O Death."
461.
As the foremost among those possessing supernormal power," said the great leader in the assemblies.
462.
The heavy burden has been laid down, the conduit to existence has been uprooted.
463.
That purpose has been attained by me, the destruction of all mental fetters.
464.
In a moment they offer, thousands from all around.
465.
466.
467.
Thus the nun Uppalavaṇṇā spoke these verses.
The Life History of the Senior Nun Uppalavaṇṇā is ninth.
10.
The Life History of the Senior Nun Paṭācārā
468.
A hundred thousand cosmic cycles ago from now, the Leader arose.
469.
Radiant with various jewels, endowed with great happiness.
470.
Then, with confidence arisen, I approached the Conqueror for refuge.
471.
A nun who was conscientious, such a one, skilled in what is allowable and what is not allowable.
472.
Having invited the one of ten powers, the leader of the world together with the Community.
473.
Having bowed down with my head at his feet, I spoke these words.
474.
Such shall I become, if it succeeds, O leader.'
475.
In the future time, you will obtain that wish.
476.
Gotama by name, by clan, the Teacher in the world will be.
477.
Paṭācārā by name, will be a disciple of the Teacher."
478.
With a mind of friendliness I attended, the leader of the world together with the Community.
479.
Having abandoned the human body, I went to Tāvatiṃsa.
480.
Kassapa by clan, the best of speakers arose.
481.
The King of Kāsi named Kikī, in the best city of Bārāṇasī.
482.
Having heard the Teaching of the foremost Conqueror, I delighted in the going forth.
483.
For twenty thousand years, we wandered untiringly.
484.
Devoted to attending upon the Buddha, joyful were the seven daughters.
485.
Dhammā and Sudhammā, and the seventh Saṅghadāyikā.
486.
Kisāgotamī, Dhammadinnā, Visākhā is the seventh.
487.
Having abandoned the human body, I went to Tāvatiṃsa.
488.
In the excellent city of Sāvatthī, prosperous, opulent, of great riches.
489.
Having seen a man, an old husband, I went together with him.
490.
Then I, fully resolved, thought 'I will leave my mother and father.'
491.
Alone I went forth from the house, to go to Sāvatthī, the excellent.
492.
At that time, kamma-born pains arose in me, extremely severe.
493.
Having gone then for the sake of timber, my husband was killed by a snake.
494.
Having seen the rivulet filled, going to my family's home.
495.
Having put the young son to sleep, I went back to cross for the other.
496.
And the other the stream carried away, I was given over to sorrow.
497.
Then, afflicted by sorrow, overcome by great sorrow, I said.
498.
Mother, father, and brother are burnt on one pyre.
499.
Wandering here and there, I saw the trainer of men.
500.
You should seek yourself, why do you vex yourself in vain?
501.
For one overcome by the Ender, there is no protection among kin."
502.
Having gone forth, not long after, I attained arahantship.
503.
I know the minds of others, carrying out the Teacher's instruction.
504.
Having exhausted all mental corruptions, I was pure, completely stainless.
505.
I learned it in all its detail, and recited it according to truth.
506.
Foremost among those who uphold the discipline, Paṭācārā alone.
507.
The heavy burden has been laid down, the conduit to existence has been uprooted.
508.
That purpose has been attained by me, the destruction of all mental fetters.
509.
510.
511.
Thus the nun Paṭācārā spoke these verses.
The Life History of the Senior Nun Paṭācārā is tenth.
The Ekūposathikā Chapter is second.
Its summary:
Ekāsanā, Pañcadīpā, Naḷamālī and Gotamī.
Five hundred verses, and nine more beyond that.