Theragatha
Chapter I — Single Verses

43

Sumangala

Translated from the Pali by Thanissaro Bhikkhu.

For free distribution only.

 

§

 

So freed! So freed!
So thoroughly freed am I
from three crooked things:
my sickles, my shovels, my plows.
Even if they were here,
        right here,
I'd be done with them,
        done.
Do jhāna, Sumangala.
Do jhāna, Sumangala.
Sumangala, stay heedful.