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Aḍḍhakāsi Aḍḍhakāsitherīgāthā

The price for my services “Yāva kāsijanapado, amounted to the nation of Kāsi. suṅko me tatthako ahu; By setting that price, Taṁ katvā negamo agghaṁ, the townsfolk made me priceless. aḍḍhenagghaṁ ṭhapesi maṁ.

Then, growing disillusioned with my form, Atha nibbindahaṁ rūpe, I became dispassionate. nibbindañca virajjahaṁ; Don’t journey on and on, Mā puna jātisaṁsāraṁ, transmigrating through rebirths! sandhāveyyaṁ punappunaṁ; I’ve realized the three knowledges, Tisso vijjā sacchikatā, and fulfilled the Buddha’s instructions. kataṁ buddhassa sāsanan”ti.

… Aḍḍhakāsi therī ….