Verses of the Senior Monks 2.29 The Book of the Twos Chapter Three Bhāradvāja (THAG2.29)

1.1

“Nadanti evaṁ sappaññā,

This is how the wise roar:

1.2

sīhāva girigabbhare;

like lions in mountain caves,

1.3

Vīrā vijitasaṅgāmā,

heroes, triumphant in battle,

1.4

jetvā māraṁ savāhiniṁ.

having vanquished Māra with his legions.

2.1

Satthā ca pariciṇṇo me,

I’ve served the Teacher;

2.2

dhammo saṅgho ca pūjito;

I’ve honored the Dhamma and the Saṅgha;

2.3

Ahañca vitto sumano,

I’m happy and joyful,

2.4

puttaṁ disvā anāsavan”ti.

because I’ve seen my son free of defilements.

2.5

… Bhāradvājo thero ….