Thag 7.4

Theragāthā – Verses of the Senior Monks – Chapter of the Sevens

Sopāka

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Theragāthā

Verses of the Senior Monks

Chapter of the Sevens

7.4. Sopāka

I saw the most excellent person,
Walking meditation in the shade of the terrace,
So I approached,
And bowed to the most excellent man.

Arranging my robe over one shoulder,
And clasping my hands together,
I walked meditation alongside that stainless one,
Most excellent of all beings.

The wise one, skilled in questions,
Questioned me.
Brave and fearless,
I answered the teacher.

When all his questions were answered,
The Tathāgata congratulated me.
Looking around the monastic Saṅgha,
He said this:

“It is a blessing for the people of Aṅga and Magadha
That this person enjoys their
Robe and almsfood,
Requisites and lodgings,
Their respect and service—
It’s a blessing for them,” he declared.

“Sopāka, from this day on
You are invited to come and see me.
And Sopāka, let this
Be your full ordination.”

At seven years old
I received full ordination.
I bear my final body—
Oh, the excellence of the Dhamma!

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