317. Saddasaññaka (THA-AP319)

The Great Hero, Beautiful One,
preaching the path to deathlessness,
was dwelling in a superb house,
surrounded by his followers.

He slew the people’s attachments
by means of his honey-sweet words.
There was a huge uproar just then,
wishes of good for gods and men.

Having heard the utterances
of Siddhattha Buddha, Great Sage,
and pleasing my heart in the sound,
I worshipped the World’s Leader then.

In the ninety-four aeons since
I obtained that perception then,
I’ve come to know no bad rebirth:
the fruit of perceiving Buddhas.

The four analytical modes,
and these eight deliverances,
six special knowledges mastered,
I have done what the Buddha taught!

Thus indeed Venerable Saddasaññaka Thera spoke these verses.

The legend of Saddasaññaka Thera is finished.

Translated by Jonathan S. Walters.

Whitman College, 2017

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