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Sujātā Sujātātherīgāthā

I was adorned with jewelry and all dressed up, “Alaṅkatā suvasanā, with garlands, and sandalwood makeup piled on, mālinī candanokkhitā; all covered over with decorations, Sabbābharaṇasañchannā, and surrounded by my maids. dāsīgaṇapurakkhatā.

Taking food and drink, Annaṁ pānañca ādāya, staples and dainties in no small amount, khajjaṁ bhojjaṁ anappakaṁ; I left my house Gehato nikkhamitvāna, and took myself to the park. uyyānamabhihārayiṁ.

I enjoyed myself there and played about, Tattha ramitvā kīḷitvā, and then, returning to my own house, āgacchantī sakaṁ gharaṁ; I saw a monastic dwelling, Vihāraṁ daṭṭhuṁ pāvisiṁ, and so I entered the Añjana grove at Sāketa. sākete añjanaṁ vanaṁ.

Seeing the light of the world, Disvāna lokapajjotaṁ, I paid homage and sat down. vanditvāna upāvisiṁ; Out of compassion So me dhammamadesesi, the Clear-eyed One taught me the Dhamma. anukampāya cakkhumā.

When I heard the great seer, Sutvā ca kho mahesissa, I penetrated the truth. saccaṁ sampaṭivijjhahaṁ; Right there I found the stainless Dhamma, Tattheva virajaṁ dhammaṁ, the state free of death. phusayiṁ amataṁ padaṁ.

Then, having understood the true teaching, Tato viññātasaddhammā, I went forth to homelessness. pabbajiṁ anagāriyaṁ; I’ve attained the three knowledges; Tisso vijjā anuppattā, the Buddha’s bidding was not in vain. amoghaṁ buddhasāsanan”ti.

… Sujātā therī ….