7.
The Book of the Sevens
1.
Verses of the Elder Nun Uttarā
Nourishing children and wife, young men gain wealth.
Quickly having washed your feet, sit down on one side.
Review activities as alien and not as self.'
Having washed my feet, I sat down to one side.
In the middle watch of the night, I purified the divine eye.
Possessing the threefold true knowledge, thereupon I arose, your instruction has been fulfilled.
Having put her in front, I shall dwell, I am a possessor of the threefold true knowledge, without mental corruptions."
... The Elder Nun Uttarā...
2.
Verses of the Elder Nun Cālā
She penetrated the peaceful state, the stilling of activities, happiness."
Yet you do not approve of heresy, why do you wander about in sheer delusion?"
They do not cognize the Teaching, they are not skilled in the Teaching.
He taught me the Teaching, the transcendence of views.
The noble eightfold path, leading to the peace of suffering.
The three true knowledges have been attained, the Buddha's teaching has been fulfilled.
Know thus, Evil One, you are defeated, O Death."
... The elder nun Cālā...
3.
Verses of the Elder Nun Upacālā
I penetrated the peaceful state, not practised by wretched persons."
Enjoy sensual delights, do not be one who regrets afterwards."
Murder, imprisonment and hardship, one who is born undergoes suffering.
He taught me the Teaching, the transcendence of birth.
The noble eightfold path, leading to the peace of suffering.
The three true knowledges have been attained, the Buddha's teaching has been fulfilled.
Know thus, Evil One, you are defeated, O Death."
... The elder nun Upacālā...
The Chapter of Sevens is concluded.