Verses of the Senior Monks 2.8 The Book of the Twos Chapter One Surādha (THAG2.8)

1.1

“Khīṇā hi mayhaṁ jāti,

Rebirth is ended for me;

1.2

vusitaṁ jinasāsanaṁ;

the victor’s instruction is fulfilled;

1.3

Pahīno jālasaṅkhāto,

what they call a “net” is given up;

1.4

bhavanetti samūhatā.

the leash to existence is eradicated.

2.1

Yassatthāya pabbajito,

I’ve attained the goal

2.2

agārasmānagāriyaṁ;

for the sake of which I went forth

2.3

So me attho anuppatto,

from the lay life to homelessness—

2.4

sabbasaṁyojanakkhayo”ti.

the ending of all fetters.

2.5

… Surādho thero ….