Norman 151. I was born in an exalted family, which had much property and much wealth. I possessed a good complexion and figure, being Majjha’s own daughter. 152. I was sought after by kings’ sons, longed for by merchants’ sons; one sent my father a messenger, saying, “Give me Anopama. 153. “However much that daughter… Continue reading 06.5 Anopamā Therī (151-156)
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05.04 Nandā Therī [Sundarīnandā] (82.86)
Norman 82. “See the body, Nanda, diseased, impure, rotten. Devote the mind, intent and well concentrated, to contemplation of the unpleasant. 83. “As this is, so is that; as that is, so is this. It gives out a rotten evil smell, it is what fools delight in.” 84. Looking at it in this way, not… Continue reading 05.04 Nandā Therī [Sundarīnandā] (82.86)
05.01 A certain unknown bhikkhunī (67-71)
Norman 67. It is twenty-five years since I went forth. Not even for the duration of a snap of the fingers have I obtained stilling of the mind. 68. Not obtaining peace of mind, drenched with desire for sensual pleasures, holding out my arms, crying out, I entered the vihāra. 69. I went up to… Continue reading 05.01 A certain unknown bhikkhunī (67-71)
04.01 Bhaddā Kāpilānī (63-66)
Weingast’s title is “Bhadda Kapilani ~ Red Hair” The Essay From Lioness Roars to Purrs – A Review of The First Free Women by Matty Weingast begins with an analysis of these verses. Norman 63. Kassapa, the son, the heir of the Buddha, well concentrated, who knows his former habitation and sees heaven and hell,… Continue reading 04.01 Bhaddā Kāpilānī (63-66)
03.07 Selā Therī (57-59)
Norman 57. There is no escape in the world; what will you do with seclusion? Enjoy the delights of sensual pleasures; do not repent afterwards. 58. Sensual pleasures are like swords and stakes; the elements of existence are a chopping block for them; the delight in sensual pleasures of which you speak is now no… Continue reading 03.07 Selā Therī (57-59)
03.06 Sukkā Therī (54-56)
Norman 54. What has happened to these men in Rajagaha? They remain as though they have drunk wine. They do not attend upon Sukkā when she is preaching the Buddha’s teaching. 55. But the wise drink the teaching, I think, which is not repellent, never causing surfeit, of sweet flavour, as travellers drink a rain-… Continue reading 03.06 Sukkā Therī (54-56)
03.05 Ubbirī Therī (51-53)
Note: The commentary makes it clear that the daughters all belong to Ubbirī. And it is not just some voice, but the Buddha: “…’Burnt in this cemetery are some 84,000 of thy daughters. For which of them dost thou weep?’ …” Norman 51. Mother, you cry out “O Jīvā” in the wood; understand yourself, Ubbirī.… Continue reading 03.05 Ubbirī Therī (51-53)
03.04 Dantikā Therī (48-50)
Norman 48. Going out from my daytime-resting-place on Mt. Gijjhakūṭa, I saw an elephant on the bank of the river, having come up after plunging in. 49. A man, taking a hook, requested the elephant, “Give me your foot.” The elephant stretched forth its foot; the man mounted the elephant. 50. Seeing the untamed tamed,… Continue reading 03.04 Dantikā Therī (48-50)
02.07 Mittā [Another Mitta] (31-32)
Weingast’s title is “Another Mitta ~ Friend” This poem is read in the New Book Network Podcast. Norman 31. The fourteenth, the fifteenth, and the eighth day of the fortnight, and a special day of the fortnight, I kept as a fast-day, which is well-connected with the eightfold precepts. I longed for rebirth in the… Continue reading 02.07 Mittā [Another Mitta] (31-32)
02.05 Cittā Therī [Chitta (sic.)] (27-28)
Norman 27. Although I am thin, sick, and very weak, I go along leaning on a stick, having climbed the mountain. 28. I threw down my outer robe and turned my bowl upside down; I propped myself against a rock, tearing asunder the mass of darkness [of ignorance]. Weingast Somehow I kept climbing— though tired,… Continue reading 02.05 Cittā Therī [Chitta (sic.)] (27-28)