thag.2.29 Theragatha

Bhāradvāja

This is how the wise roar:
like lions in mountain caves,
heroes, triumphant in battle,
having vanquished Māra and his mount.
I’ve served the teacher;
I’ve honored the Dhamma and the Saṅgha;
I’m happy and joyful,
because I’ve seen my son free of defilements.