Somā (THIG3.8)

Verses of the Senior Nuns 3.8

The Book of the Threes

Somā

“That state’s very challenging;

it’s for the sages to attain.

With her two-inch wisdom,

it’s not possible for a woman.”

“What difference does womanhood make

when the mind is serene,

and knowledge is present

as you rightly discern the Dhamma.

Relishing is banished in every respect,

and the mass of darkness is shattered.

So know this, Wicked One:

you’re beaten, terminator!”