Imperturbable, boundless wealth, accumulated in my house.

Having sat down in the excellent mansion, thus I thought then.

Even the king invited me, Ānanda, the lord of the earth.

And wealth is found in me, I will give a gift to the Teacher.

Noble elephants and divans, and back-rests not few.

What has not been given before by others, I will be the first offender.

I saw the giving of requisites, the fulfilment of my thought.

What has not been given before by others, I will be the first offender."

A hundred thousand umbrellas, I convoked together as one.

A hundred thousand bowls, I convoked together as one.

I had them placed beneath the umbrella, having made them fitting for that.

Water strainers and oil vessels, I had made fitting for that.

And in well-made stands, I had made fitting for that.

Having filled them with medicine, I placed them beneath the umbrella.

Yellow myrobalan and ginger, all he filled in vessels.

And in well-made walking staffs, I had made fitting for that.

A key with five colours, in a sewn key-case.

And in water vessels and caskets, I had made fitting for that.

Medicine bags as well, I had made fitting for that.

Having had them made fitting for that, I placed them beneath the umbrella.

And in well-made figured pillows, I had made fitting for that.

A needle on a wooden board, a bed with a covering.

In tooth-bangle and stand, in head-ointment and perfume.

Ladles for water, scented powder and dyeing tubs.

A sitting cloth, an itch-covering, and also an inner robe.

Vinegar and salt in abundance, and honey and curd beverage.

Whatever there is that should be given, and what is allowable for the Teacher.

Having approached the king, the father of the great sage;

Having paid respect with my head, I spoke these words.

Common in pleasure and pain, and both followers of each other.

If you are able to dispel that suffering, O warrior.

Know that it is finished, if you belong to me.

Being able, you may thunder, one boon of yours is hard to give up.

If you have need of these, I will give, unmoved.

I shall know you today, established in all phenomena.

What is the use to you of oppressing me? Tell me what you desire.

I will feed the self-enlightened one, let there be no fault to my life.

A Buddha is not to be given to anyone, like a gem with luminous essence.

By one giving life, it is fitting to give to the Tathāgata.

The Buddha has not been promised to me, choose immeasurable wealth.

As they will speak according to their position, we ask them in return likewise.

Before the judges, I spoke these words.

Having set aside nothing, he offered even my life.

The Buddha has been well given to me, dispel my doubt.

Having heard the word of both, we shall dispel the doubt here.

Having set aside nothing, he offered even my life.

Knowing this one was greatly afflicted, I gave what takes all.

The doubt of both is cut off, remain as you were.

"Give rightly to me too, so that I may obtain the Buddha again."

You should give again to the self-enlightened, the famous Ānanda.'

Being satisfied and greatly delighted, I approached the Self-Enlightened One.

Having paid respect with my head, I spoke these words.

Gladdening my mind, come to my dwelling.'

Having understood my thought, the one with vision consented.

Joyful, with an elated mind, I approached the dwelling.

'Very rare is what I have obtained, like a gem with luminous essence.

Unequalled, matchless, the wise one, the Conqueror, without equal.

Hard to do indeed is the aspiration befitting a Buddha by me.

This is befitting a Buddha, it will be a complete offering.'

Champaka and ironwood flowers - I had a pavilion made.

My last seat is worth more than a hundred.

Having prepared food and drink, I announced the time.

Approached my dwelling with a hundred thousand masters.

With a hundred thousand masters, the highest of men sat down.

Allowable and faultless, accept them, O One with Vision.'

Wishing to help me cross over, the great sage accepted.

They gave up the clay bowl, they held the iron bowl.

Awakening many beings, he set in motion the wheel of the Teaching.

There was the full realization of the teaching for eighty-four thousand.

Seated in the shade of the umbrella, spoke these verses.

Him I will explain, listen to me as I speak.

They will constantly surround me, this is the fruit of giving all.

They will constantly attend on me, this is the fruit of giving all.

They will constantly surround me, this is the fruit of giving all.

They will constantly play for me, this is the fruit of giving all.

Adorned with variegated garments and ornaments, wearing jewelled earrings.

They will constantly surround me, this is the fruit of giving all.

A thousand times as lord of the gods, he will exercise divine kingship.

Principality over a district, extensive, incalculable by counting.

A jewelled umbrella will be held, extending to the ends of the heavenly world.

Having understood this one's mind, he will constantly provide cover.

Connected with meritorious action, he will become a kinsman of Brahma.

Gotama by name, by clan, the Teacher in the world will be.

Having sat down in the community of monks, will establish him in the foremost position.

Honoured by gods and titans, and by gandhabbas.

Having become dear to all, he will dwell without mental corruptions.'

Well released like the speed of an arrow, I burnt up my defilements.

Having made offerings there, I have attained the unshakeable state.

He was the foremost leader, this is the fruit of that gift.

I experience eight benefits, befitting my action.

Without misfortune and without calamity, I am always esteemed.

A hundred thousand umbrellas, as I transmigrated through existences.

Except for this birth, they bear them on my head.

All my action was done, for the attainment of the umbrella of liberation.

I experience eight benefits, befitting my action.

My body becomes smooth, as I transmigrate through existences.

They bear on my head, this is the fruit of giving cloth.

Everywhere I obtain, as a result of those.

I experience ten benefits, befitting my action.

In plates made of ruby, I always eat.

An obtainer of food, drink, clothing and bedding.

I am always a lover of the Teaching, with little defilement, without mental corruptions.

Like the shadow of a tree, everywhere they do not leave me.

Having given to the Buddha, the foremost, and likewise to the Community, I.

A hero, euphonious, and perfection in self-confidence.

Knowledge that cuts off defilements, subtle, incomparable, pure;

Everywhere I obtain, as a result of that.

Having given with a confident mind, to the Buddha and likewise to the Community.

Good friendship, energy, patience and friendliness as a caravan.

Knowledge equal to a diamond, as a result of those I may obtain.

I experience five benefits, befitting my action.

I am always of sharp wisdom, wandering in the round of rebirths from existence to existence.

Knowledge similar to a diamond's tip, is my destroyer of darkness.

I experience five benefits, befitting my action.

Barbers, rice-servers, and cooks, everywhere I obtain.

I experience eight benefits, befitting my action.

I do not directly know disturbance, the sorrow of my mind.

All fires have been quenched by me, as a result of that for me.

With mental defilements calmed, I dwell without blemish.

I experience five benefits, befitting my action.

I am always unconquerable, whether by thieves or enemies.

There is no premature death, for them as a result of me.

I experience five benefits, befitting my action.

I was of undistracted mind, protected by all protections.

I experience three benefits, befitting my action.

These qualities I obtained, as a result of that.

I experience three benefits, befitting my action.

Everywhere I have good skin, as a result of that.

I experience six benefits, befitting my action.

I have an assembly that cannot be divided, my words are always acceptable.

In the heavenly world or among human beings, these virtues follow me.

I am an heir to the five colours, unshakeable by anyone.

Retained by me they do not perish, they become well-discerned.

I experience three benefits, befitting my action.

And made of ruby, I obtain vessels.

A woman devoted to her husband, and enjoyments always.

All crafts I attend to, and enjoyments always.

I experience three benefits, befitting my action.

And made of ruby, I obtain bowls.

And conch shells for honey drink, I obtain bowls.

These qualities I obtained, as a result of that.

I experience ten benefits, befitting my action.

Without misfortune and without calamity, I am always esteemed;

There is no separation from the dear for me, as a result of that for me.

I experience three benefits, befitting my action.

Sixty hundred thousand surround me always.

They arise at each step, as I transmigrated through existences.

These qualities I obtained, as a result of that.

Having ascended the supernormal power slippers, I dwell wherever I wish.

I experience five benefits, befitting my action.

My body becomes smooth, dust and dirt do not cling;

I experience six benefits, befitting my action.

I am always unconquerable, protected by all protections;

I do not even know stumbling, my mental state is unconfused.

I experience eight benefits, befitting my action.

Undisturbed and clear-eyed, free from all disease.

These qualities I obtained, as a result of that.

I obtain the key of knowledge, the opening of the door of the Dhamma.

I experience two benefits, befitting my action;

With little wrath, free from trouble, wandering in the round of rebirths, I.

I experience five benefits, befitting my action.

I have an assembly that cannot be divided, my words are always acceptable;

Success in wealth arises, as I transmigrate through existences.

I experience three benefits, befitting my action.

I obtain the divine eye, as a result of that.

I experience three benefits, befitting my action.

These qualities I obtained, as a result of that.

I experience ten benefits, befitting my action.

Free from failure, delicate, having avoided all calamities.

Well-avoided of fright, and in water vessels and caskets.

These do not perish for me, this is the fruit of giving a gourd.

I experience five benefits, befitting my action.

Released from all distress, my body is always.

I obtain knowledge that cuts off defilements, incomparable, pure.

I obtain knowledge that destroys defilements, incomparable, pure.

I experience eight benefits, befitting my action.

Learning, generosity, and patience, wisdom is my eighth virtue.

I experience five benefits, befitting my action.

All pay homage to me, my fame has risen up.

Surround me constantly, I who delight in sharing.

I experience six benefits, befitting my action.

I obtain a retinue of knowledge, this is the fruit of giving lotus roots.

Excellent canvases and woollen blankets, I obtain various kinds.

I obtain various spreads, this is the fruit of giving lotus roots.

I am not hollow in meditative absorption on a bed, this is the fruit of giving a mattress.

I experience six benefits, befitting my action.

I place pillows, always for my head.

Having aroused knowledge in them, one should dwell constantly.

Having aroused knowledge in them, one should dwell at all times.

Having aroused knowledge in them, I should dwell always.

Having aroused knowledge in them, I dwell wherever I wish.

Having aroused knowledge in them, I dwell happily.

I experience two benefits, befitting my action.

I obtain the finest divans, this is the fruit of the fruit-chair.

I experience two benefits, befitting my action;

I obtain many vehicles, this is the fruit of the footstool.

They rightly attend upon me, this is the fruit of the footstool.

I experience five benefits, befitting my action.

Obtaining of food and drink, with life span as the fifth - these are mine.

I experience five benefits, befitting my action.

I am free from disease, pure, this is the fruit of that ghee and oil.

I experience five benefits, befitting my action.

The fragrance of waterlilies from my mouth, always wafts towards me.

I consume the Deathless food, the excellent mindfulness of the body.

Incomparable, immeasurable, I would drink the flavour of freedom.

I experience the four fruits, befitting my action.

I experience ten benefits, befitting my action.

An obtainer of food and drink, a hero, always possessed of wisdom;

These qualities I obtained, wandering in the round of rebirths, I.

I experience ten benefits, befitting my action.

Of sharp wisdom, of extensive wisdom, wise with joyful and profound wisdom.

Owing to that very thing, now he has attained the peaceful happiness, the safe state.

Like an elephant having cut the bond, I dwell without mental corruptions.

The three true knowledges have been attained, the Buddha's teaching has been fulfilled.

The six higher knowledges have been realized, the Buddha's teaching has been fulfilled."

Having brought together my relatives, I spoke these words.

He was the receiver of oblations for the whole world.

With confident minds and glad, they made offerings to the guild.

With confident minds and glad, they made offerings to the guild.

With confident minds and glad, they made offerings to the guild.

With confident minds and glad, they made offerings to the guild.

With confident minds and glad, they made offerings to the guild.

With confident minds and glad, they made offerings to the guild.

With confident minds and glad, they made offerings to the guild.

Each with his own strength, they made offerings to the guild.

Each with his own strength, they made offerings to the guild.

Each with his own strength, they made offerings to the guild.

Each with his own strength, they made offerings to the guild.

We shall make an aspiration, in the unsurpassed field of merit.'

They had a well-made assembly hall built for the Community of monks.

Surrounded by all of them, I approached the Self-Enlightened One.

Having paid homage at the Teacher's feet, I spoke these words.

They hand over to you, O sage, the well-made assembly hall.'

In front of three hundred, spoke these verses.

Having achieved success, you will all experience it.

The ageless, the Deathless, the peaceful, Nibbāna you will touch.'

Having heard the Buddha's word, I declared my pleasure.

Five hundred times as lord of the gods, I exercised divine kingship.

While exercising divine kingship, the great gods paid homage.

When the final existence was attained, a brahmin named Vāseṭṭha.

Sela was my name, having reached perfection in the six factors.

The ascetic named Keṇiya, laden with a burden of matted hair.

'Is there a marriage arrangement from the bride's side or a marriage arrangement from the groom's side, or has a king been invited by you?'

I do not invite the king, no oblation is found in me.

Bringing joy to the Sakyans, foremost in the world with its gods.

He has been invited by me today, this is the preparation for him.

The Buddha, unequalled in form, has been invited for the morrow.

Like lightning, the great hero, that Buddha has been invited by me.

Resembling the colour of a reed fire, that Buddha has been invited by me.

Like a lion, the great hero, that Buddha has been invited by me.

Like an elephant, the great hero, that Buddha has been invited by me.

Like a leading bull, the great hero, that Buddha has been invited by me.

Like Sakka, the great hero, that Buddha has been invited by me.

Like Brahmā, the great hero, that Buddha has been invited by me.

Like the earth, the great hero, that Buddha has been invited by me.

Like the ocean, the great hero, that Buddha has been invited by me.

Like Neru, the great hero, that Buddha has been invited by me.

Like the sky, the great hero, that Buddha has been invited by me.

The comforter, the great hero, that Buddha has been invited by me.

The jewel-mine, the great hero, that Buddha has been invited by me.

Like a cloud, the great hero, that Buddha has been invited by me.

Like the sun, the great hero, that Buddha has been invited by me.

Like the moon, the great hero, that Buddha has been invited by me.

Immeasurable, the great hero, that Buddha has been invited by me.

Whose liberation is matchless, that Buddha has been invited by me.

Whose effort is supreme, that Buddha has been invited by me.

Like medicine, the great hero, that Buddha has been invited by me.

Like a physician, the great hero, that Buddha has been invited by me.

Having heard 'Buddha, Buddha,' rapture arose in me.

Being joyful in mind, I spoke these words.

Having gone there I will venerate him, the giver of the fruit of asceticism.'

Tell me of the King of the Teaching, the remover of the dart of sorrow.

Appearing like the ocean, behold this great forest.

Training those accessible to instruction, awakening those belonging to enlightenment.

As a cow longing for her calf, thus I searched for the Victor.

I train my own pupils, going to the presence of the Conqueror.

Placing foot after foot, you should come, young men.

Like an intoxicated tusked elephant, thus the Buddhas are difficult to approach.

Placing foot after foot, go to the presence of the Buddha.

Difficult to access, the Buddhas are venerable in the world with its gods.

Be then of little sound, remain as if become sages.

Listen to that very meaning, hearing the Good Teaching is happiness."

Having concluded that talk, I reflected upon the characteristics.

The sage showed by supernormal power his private parts concealed in a sheath.

He stroked the end of the forehead, the Conqueror covered it entirely.

Having come to the conclusion 'He is a Buddha', I went forth together with my pupils.

Before a fortnight had passed, we all attained the final bliss.

Having transmigrated together, together they turned back.

By that well-done action, I obtain eight causes.

I am the support of all, no fear is found in me.

I have subtle skin, I dwell in a desired residence.

And analytical knowledge and arahantship, this is my eighth.

Named Aṭṭhagopānasī, your son, the great sage.

By that well-done action, I obtain five causes.

I am one whose words are acceptable, I do not disparage just as I am.

By that well-done action, I am spotless in the Dispensation.

Your disciple, O Great Hero, the monk, the sage, pays homage to you.

By that well-done action, I obtain five causes.

I have every success, stinginess is not found in me.

Together with the excellent divan, I go to what I wished for.

Having attained the power of all direct knowledge, the elder pays homage to that sage.

By that well-done action, I entered the city of fearlessness.

By that well-done action, I arrived at the foremost state.

Having applied various tortures, they tame them with harshness.

Without rod, without sword, you tame in the highest taming.

By speaking just one question, the sage awakened three hundred.

Having attained the power of all direct knowledges, quenched in the elimination of clinging.

All fears have been surpassed, this is the fruit of giving a Sal tree.

Shining like the healing star, like lightning in the sky.

Making known the light of knowledge, crushing the groups of sectarians.

Roaring like a king of beasts, I saw the leader of the world.

Having taken a bark garment, I spread it at his feet.

Having anointed the Self-Enlightened One, I praised the leader of the world.

You illuminate with the light of knowledge, the highest knowledge that is not covered.

The bull, victorious in battle, made the earth tremble.

So too all views break against your knowledge.

The living beings caught within the net, are oppressed at that very moment.

Revolve within your excellent knowledge, dear sir.

The refuge for those afflicted by fear, the ultimate goal for women seeking freedom.

Matchless, well-balanced, peaceful, a master, such a one, victorious in conquest.

Content, having vomited out hate, free from impurity, self-controlled, pure.

Gone beyond boundaries, respecting the Teaching, having attained the goal, a marvellous bringer of welfare.

Unafraid like a lion, haughty like a king of elephants.

Having paid homage at the Teacher's feet, I remained silent then.

The Teacher, standing in the community of monks, spoke these verses.

Him I will explain, listen to me as I speak.

Having overcome other gods, he will exercise lordship.

He will go forth in the Dispensation of the Blessed One Gotama.

Having fully understood all mental corruptions, he will attain nibbāna, without mental corruptions.'

Just so you, O great hero, satisfied me with the Dhamma.

I have attained the supreme peace, Nibbāna, the imperishable state.

And they would cognize the known, and experience the Deathless state.

Having fully understood all mental corruptions, I dwell without mental corruptions.

I do not know of an unfortunate realm, this is the fruit of praising.

All mental corruptions are completely eliminated, there is now no more rebirth.

There I taught my pupils, history together with its characteristics.

Having reached perfection in the six factors, they dwell on the bank of the Sindhu.

Seeking the highest good, they dwelt in the forest then.

Having compassion for us, the great leader approached.

Having made a grass mat, I became a slave to the elder of the world.

The Fully Self-Enlightened One, having eaten, spoke these words.

Him I will explain, listen to me as I speak.

For thirty thousand cosmic cycles, he will delight in the heavenly world.

Gotama by name, by clan, the Teacher in the world will be.

Having fully understood all mental corruptions, he will attain nibbāna, without mental corruptions.

A rain of honey rained down, covering the earth with honey."

There too a rain of honey rained down for me, constantly.

An obtainer of food and drink, this is the fruit of giving honey.

By that very gift of honey, I have attained the elimination of mental corruptions.

In an empty dwelling, at the root of a tree like a pavilion, I always dwell happy, without mental corruptions.

Today my mental corruptions are eliminated, there is now no more rebirth.

I do not know of an unfortunate realm, this is the fruit of giving honey.

All mental corruptions are completely eliminated, there is now no more rebirth.

The Fully Self-Enlightened One, desiring seclusion, a sage skilled in concentration.

Having spread out the rag robe, the highest of men sat down.

Seeking the pasada deer, I wandered about then.

Like a flowering king of sal trees, like the risen sun.

Having plunged into a natural lake, I brought a lotus then.

Having made a pinnacle chamber, I covered it with lotuses.

For seven nights and days the Buddha, the Conqueror, dwelt in the pinnacle building.

Having raised my joined palms, I stood there at that very moment.

Surveying the direction, the leader of the world sat down.

Having understood the mind of the Buddha, the Teacher Piyadassī.

He approached the leader of the world, seated happily at the forest's edge.

Having understood the Buddha's mind, all gathered together then.

And when the community of monks had arrived, the Conqueror uttered verses.

Him I will explain, listen to me as I speak.

I will explain with knowledge, listen to me as I speak.

A pinnacle chamber of the great one, covered with lotus flowers.

In twenty-four hundred cosmic cycles, mixed up he will wander in the round of rebirths.

Just as on a lotus petal, water does not taint.

Having turned away with the mind, the five mental hindrances, this one.

Then, when the flower-made divine mansion is being held, he will depart.

There a flower-made divine mansion, he will bear on his head.

Having given to the Community of monks, he will attain nibbāna, without mental corruptions.'

Even while dwelling at the root of a tree, a pinnacle chamber is held over me.

Connected with meritorious action, I obtain what is fully accomplished.

Void, they have passed, freed, the lords of the world.

Having attended upon him, I have reached this realm of rebirth.

Having approached him, I went forth into homelessness.

Having heard his Teaching, I have attained the unshakeable state.

Having fully understood all mental corruptions, I dwell without mental corruptions.

I do not know of an unfortunate realm, this is the fruit of honouring the Buddha.

All mental corruptions are completely eliminated, there is now no more rebirth.

A hermitage was well made by me, built by my own pupils.

And many wood-apple trees were there, jīvajīvaka trees in bloom.

Sweet lovi-lovi and gourds, and white lotuses in bloom.

Many mahānāma trees were there, and arjuna trees and piyaṅgu plants.

Such was my hermitage, with my pupil I dwelt there.

Seeking seclusion, came to my hermitage.

In a moment, a wind illness arose in the Protector of the World.

Having approached the self-enlightened, the one with vision, of great fame.

Without doubt, illness arose in the Buddha.

Wishing to prepare medicine, I addressed the pupils then.

Gathered together in one place, out of respect for me as their teacher.

Having made a drinking water preparation, I gave it to the foremost Buddha.

Quickly the wind subsided, for the Fortunate One, the great sage.

Having sat down on his own seat, he spoke these verses.

Him I will explain, listen to me as I speak.

When music is played there, this one will always rejoice.

A thousand times he will be a king, a universal monarch.

Ruler of the four quarters, victorious, lord of the Indian subcontinent.

Having shaken even the Tāvatiṃsa gods, he will exercise lordship.

Having avoided possession, he will cross over disease in the world.

Gotama by name, by clan, the Teacher in the world will be.

Having fully understood all mental corruptions, he will attain nibbāna, without mental corruptions.

Bākula by name, he will be a disciple of the Teacher.

Having sat down in the community of monks, will establish him in the foremost position.'

Looking around for seclusion, came to my hermitage.

I satisfied with all medicines, devoted, with my own hands.

I am indeed not able to exhaust it, for that was well done by me.

By that remainder of action, I have attained the unshakeable state.

Having sat down in the community of monks, established me in the foremost position.

I do not know of an unfortunate realm, this is the fruit of medicine.

All mental corruptions are completely eliminated, there is now no more rebirth.

Mother, father, dead, brother, they are burnt on one pyre.

And derangement of mind came upon me, distressed by that sorrow.

Having eaten fallen fruit, I dwelt at the root of a tree.

Wishing to uplift me, he came to my presence.

Having lifted up my head, I looked up at the great sage.

Then I was of one-pointed mind, having seen that leader of the world.

The Blessed One sat down there, the one with vision, out of compassion.

The Buddha taught me the Teaching, the remover of the dart of sorrow.

As they came, so they went, what lamentation is there for that?

With their goods approach for shelter from the falling rain.

Thus your mother and father, what lamentation is there for that?

Thus your mother and father, what lamentation is there for that?

Thus your mother and father, their own bodies are left behind here."

Having generated gladness, I paid homage to the foremost Buddha.

Wafting divine fragrance, the wise one, the leader of the world.

Remembering the highest virtues, I praised the leader of the world.

You lift up all beings, by knowledge, O great sage.

You showed me the path, by your knowledge, O One with Vision.

Moving through the sky, the wise ones surround him at that very moment.

Like lotuses at sunrise, your disciples bloom.

Thus accomplished in knowledge, you are immeasurable, O One with Vision.

Venerating the directions far and wide, bowing down, I went.

I entered my mother's womb, transmigrating from existence to existence.

Ardent, prudent, a meditator, one whose domain is seclusion.

Released like the moon from a mass of clouds, I wander always.

Having fully understood all mental corruptions, I dwell without mental corruptions.

I do not know of an unfortunate realm, this is the fruit of honouring the Buddha.

All mental corruptions are completely eliminated, there is now no more rebirth.

Having taken sal tree garlands, I had a pavilion made.

I outshine other gods, this is the fruit of meritorious action.

Covered with sāla flower blossoms, this is the fruit of meritorious action.

I do not know of an unfortunate realm, this is the fruit of honouring the Buddha.

A well-fashioned pond, resounding with the singing of ruddy geese.

And a river flows there, with good fords, delightful.

Resounding with peacocks and herons, with cuckoos and other lovely ones.

Lapwings and myna-birds here, pammaka birds and jīvajīvaka birds.

Accomplished with the seven treasures, with sand of gems and pearls.

They illuminate the dwelling by day and night, at all times.

Sixteen thousand women surround me always.

With a confident mind, glad at heart, I paid homage to him of great fame.

That wise one consented, the wise one, the leader of the world.

Having paid respect to the self-enlightened, I approached my dwelling.

In the earlier period of the day, the Buddha will come to the dwelling.'"

We too shall make an offering to the Buddha, the foremost, the Teacher.

With a hundred thousand masters, the leader of the world approached.

On a chair entirely made of gold, the highest of men sat down.

Fans blow forth, among the Community of monks.

I gave individual pairs of cloth to the community of monks.

Having sat down in the community of monks, he spoke these verses.

Him I will explain, listen to me as I speak.

A thousand times he will be a king, a universal monarch.

He will always wear a roof entirely made of gold.

Gotama by name, by clan, the Teacher in the world will be.

Having fully understood all mental corruptions, he will attain nibbāna, without mental corruptions.

They hold an umbrella over the funeral pyre, beneath the umbrella you are burnt.'

In a pavilion or at the root of a tree, torment is not found in me.

I do not know of an unfortunate realm, this is the fruit of giving all.

Having plunged into the Himalaya, the leader of the world sat down.

Seeking my food, I wander in the forest.

Having seen him, I attained joy, 'Who indeed by name is this being in existence?'

For I have heard this well spoken by the senior wise ones.

What if I were to honour him, he will purify my destination.

Having taken a big jar, I approached the guide.

Having lit a lamp, I paid homage eight times.

Then at the end of the night, the leader of the world emerged.

Gave a lamp to the Buddha, devoted, with my own hands.

By the Buddha's power, came to the Buddha's presence.

By the Buddha's power, all gathered together then.

Wishing to hear the Teaching, they came to the Buddha's presence.

Came to the presence of the Buddha with a hundred thousand masters.

Having sat down in the community of monks, he spoke these verses.

Him I will explain, listen to me as I speak.

A thousand times he will be a king, a universal monarch.

On earth seven hundred times, he will exercise extensive kingship.

By this gift of a lamp, there will be the divine eye.

Of a being falling away from the world of the gods, being reborn.

For a being who is arising, endowed with meritorious deeds.

Whatever realm of rebirth he arises in, whether divinity or human.

Beings will not surpass this, this is the fruit of giving a lamp.

Gotama by name, by clan, the Teacher in the world will be.

Having fully understood all mental corruptions, he will attain nibbāna, without mental corruptions.

Ajita by name, will be a disciple of the Teacher."

There too my hundred lamps shine permanently.

Having remembered the foremost Buddha, I generate even more joy.

For me being born, abundant light there was.

Having approached Bāvari, I entered into pupilship.

Seeking the highest good, I approached the guide.

The Buddha taught Nibbāna, the release from all suffering.

The three true knowledges have been attained, the Buddha's teaching has been fulfilled.

I do not know of an unfortunate realm, this is the fruit of giving a lamp.