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Lord Mahavira With affection ceased, and vivacious,
Abstaining, knowing the lore, self-protected, Wise and conquering, perceiving all, Who is attached not anywhere, he is indeed the
ideal monk. akkosa-vaham viittu dhire
muni care ladhe niccam aya-gutte; avvagga-mane asampahitthe
je kasinam ahiyasae, sa bhikkhu. Overcoming abuse and injury, steadfast,
Vivacious ever, the sage travels self-protected. Undistracted in mind, not elated,
Who endures all, he is indeed the ideal monk. pantam sayanasanam bhaitta
si unham viviham ca damsa-masagam avvagga-mane asampahitthe
je kasinam ahiyasae, sa bhikkhu. Using beds and seats lowly,
Cold and heat diverse, gnats and mosquitoes, Undistracted in mind, not elated,
Who endures all, he is indeed the ideal monk. na sakkaim icchai, na puyam,
no vi ya vandanagam, kuo pasamsam; je samjae suvvae tavassi
sahie aya-gavesae, sa bhikkhu. Desires not treatment respectful, nor homage,
Nor reverence, let alone praise; Self-restrained, keeping the vows, ascetic, Wishing well, who introspects the self, he is indeed
the ideal monk. jena puna jahai jiviyam
moham va kasinam niyacchai (nara) narim pajahe saya tavassi
na ya kouhallam uve, sa bhikkhu. For whom one gives up life,
Oi falls into delusion deep; Such women ever the ascetic avoids, And is not enamoured, he is indeed the ideal
monk.
