Verses of the Senior Monks 3.2 The Book of the Threes Chapter One Paccaya (THAG3.2)

1.1

“Pañcāhāhaṁ pabbajito,

I went forth five days ago,

1.2

sekho appattamānaso;

a trainee, my heart’s desire unfulfilled.

1.3

Vihāraṁ me paviṭṭhassa,

I entered my dwelling

1.4

cetaso paṇidhī ahu.

and resolved in my heart:

2.1

Nāsissaṁ na pivissāmi,

I won’t eat; I won’t drink;

2.2

vihārato na nikkhame;

I won’t leave my dwelling;

2.3

Napi passaṁ nipātessaṁ,

nor will I lie down on my side—

2.4

taṇhāsalle anūhate.

not until the dart of craving is plucked.

3.1

Tassa mevaṁ viharato,

See my energy and vigor

3.2

passa vīriyaparakkamaṁ;

as I meditate like this!

3.3

Tisso vijjā anuppattā,

I’ve attained the three knowledges

3.4

kataṁ buddhassa sāsanan”ti.

and fulfilled the Buddha’s instructions.

3.5

… Paccayo thero ….