13.3 Cāpā Therī (291-311)

This set of verses is a conversation. It may be easier to follow in Ven. Gnanananda’s translation where the speakers are noted. See below. In Weingast’s version they seem to be all spoken by the bhikkhuni. Norman 291. “Formerly I carried an ascetic’s staff; now I am a deer-hunter; because of craving I have not… Continue reading 13.3 Cāpā Therī (291-311)

13.2 Rohiṇī Therī (271-290)

Weingast’s poem available at BCBS website. Norman 271. “Lady, you fell asleep saying ‘Ascetics’; you wake up saying ‘Ascetics’; you praise only ascetics; assuredly you will be an ascetic. 272. “You bestow much food and drink upon ascetics; Rohini, now I ask you: Why are ascetics dear to you ‘? 273. “Not dutiful, lazy, living… Continue reading 13.2 Rohiṇī Therī (271-290)