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The Book of the Twos
1.
Verses of the Elder Nun Abhirūpanandā
Develop the mind towards foulness, fully focused, well concentrated.
Then through the full realization of conceit, you will live at peace."
Thus the Blessed One repeatedly exhorted Abhirūpanandā, the female trainee, with these verses.
2.
Verses of the Elder Nun Jentā
All of them were developed by me, as taught by the Buddha.
The cycle of birth and wandering is eliminated, there is now no more rebirth."
Thus the Elder Nun Jentā spoke these verses.
3.
Verses of the Elder Nun Sumaṅgala's Mother
My shameless husband, and even my sunshade-making, my pot smells like a water-snake."
Having approached the root of a tree, 'Oh happiness!' I meditate in happiness."
... The Elder Nun Sumaṅgala's Mother.
4.
Verses of the Elder Nun Aḍḍhakāsī
Having made that the price, the townspeople set me at half the price.
May I not transmigrate again and again through the round of rebirths;
The three true knowledges have been realized, the Buddha's teaching has been fulfilled."
... The Elder Nun Aḍḍhakāsī...
5.
Verses of the Elder Nun Cittā
Leaning on a staff I go, having ascended the mountain.
On the rock I steadied myself, having shattered the mass of darkness."
... The Elder Nun Cittā...
6.
Verses of the Elder Nun Mettikā
Leaning on a staff I go, having ascended the mountain.
Seated I was on a rock, thereupon my mind was liberated;
The three true knowledges have been attained, the Buddha's teaching has been fulfilled."
... The Elder Nun Mettikā...
7.
Verses of the Elder Nun Mittā
And the extra holiday, well endowed with the eight factors.
Today, with one meal, shaven-headed, wrapped in the double robe;
I do not aspire to the group of gods, having removed anguish from the heart."
... The Elder Nun Mittā...
8.
Verses of the Elder Nun Abhaya's Mother
Review this body of mine, impure, foul-smelling.
The fever has been cut off, I have become cool, quenched."
... The Elder Nun Abhaya's Mother...
9.
Verses of the Elder Nun Abhayā
I shall lay down this body, fully aware and mindful.
The elimination of craving has been attained, the Buddha's teaching has been fulfilled."
... The Elder Nun Abhayā...
10.
Verses of the Elder Nun Sāmā
Not having gained peace of mind, not having control over my mind;
For me that was the eighth night, since when craving was uprooted.
The elimination of craving has been attained, the Buddha's teaching has been fulfilled."
... The Elder Nun Sāmā...
The Book of Twos is concluded.