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tha-ap.90 Thera Apadana

Saddasaññaka

On a Himalayan mountain,
while dwelling on a mat of leaves,
I pleased my heart over the sound
of Phussa preaching the Dhamma.

In the ninety-two aeons since
I did that good karma back then,
I’ve come to know no bad rebirth:
that is the fruit of good karma.

The four analytical modes,
and these eight deliverances,
six special knowledges mastered,
I have done what the Buddha taught!

Thus indeed Venerable Saddasaññaka Thera spoke these verses.

The legend of Saddasaññaka Thera is finished.

- Translator: Jonathan S. Walters

- Editor: Ayya Vimala