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The Chapter on Kaṇikāra
1.
The Life History of the Elder Tikaṇikārapupphiya
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The Perfectly Enlightened One, desiring seclusion, approached the Himalayas.
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Having bent into cross-legged posture, the highest of men sat down.
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Having grasped a well-made trident, I then go into the sky.
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The Buddha shines in the forest, like a king of sal trees in full bloom.
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Resembling the colour of a reed fire, having seen, I gladdened my mind.
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Having taken three flowers, I honoured the foremost Buddha.
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Stalks upward, petals downward, make shade for the Teacher.
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On discarding the human body, I went to Tāvatiṃsa.
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Sixty yojanas in height, thirty yojanas in width.
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With a hundred thousand turrets, divine mansions appeared to me.
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And divans made of crystal, whatever one wishes, whichever one desires.
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With upward-facing hair exclusively, combined with a pillow.
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Whenever I wish for passage, honoured by a host of gods.
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A hundred yojanas all around, covered with kaṇikāra flowers.
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They surround me constantly, unwearied night and day.
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I delight in playful enjoyment, I rejoice, desiring sensual pleasures.
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Together with groups of women, I rejoice in the highest divine mansion.
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Three hundred times I was a universal monarch;
Principality over a district, extensive, incalculable by counting.
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There is no deficiency in my wealth, this is the fruit of honouring the Buddha.
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I know no other destination, this is the fruit of honouring the Buddha.
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I am not born in a low family, this is the fruit of honouring the Buddha.
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I obtain all this indeed, this is the fruit of honouring the Buddha.
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I obtain all this indeed, this is the fruit of honouring the Buddha.
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I obtain all this indeed, this is the fruit of honouring the Buddha.
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I obtain all this indeed, this is the fruit of honouring the Buddha.
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I obtain all this indeed, this is the fruit of honouring the Buddha.
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I always have a great following, always an assembly that cannot be divided;
I am the highest among relatives, this is the fruit of honouring the Buddha.
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And also mental suffering is not found in my heart.
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I do not know of disfiguration, this is the fruit of honouring the Buddha.
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Formerly I was born in Sāvatthī, in a very wealthy great household.
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Seven years old by birth, I attained arahantship.
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Young, I am worthy of veneration, this is the fruit of honouring the Buddha.
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Having reached the perfection of direct knowledge, this is the fruit of honouring the Buddha.
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Having attained perfection in the teachings, this is the fruit of honouring the Buddha.
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I do not know of an unfortunate realm, this is the fruit of honouring the Buddha.
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Like an elephant having cut the bond, I dwell without mental corruptions.
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The three true knowledges have been attained, the Buddha's teaching has been fulfilled.
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The six higher knowledges have been realised, the Buddha's teaching has been fulfilled.
Thus the Venerable Elder Tikaṇikārapupphiya spoke these
verses.
The Life History of the Elder Three Kaṇikāra Flower Offerer is the first.
2.
The Life History of the Elder Ekapattadāyaka
39.
I saw the stainless Buddha, a crosser of the mental floods, without mental corruptions.
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Having given a bowl to the Blessed One, to such a one who was upright.
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And silver ones and golden ones, and straw-mats made of jewels.
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And of fame and of wealth, I have become the foremost.
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When the rain sends down proper showers, the fruit pleases the farmer.
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When the rain sends down showers of joy, the fruit will please me.
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There is none equal to the Buddha-field, the giver of happiness to all living beings.
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Having given a single bowl, I have attained the unshakeable state.
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I do not know of an unfortunate realm, this is the fruit of the gift of a bowl.
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Thus the Venerable Elder Ekapattadāyaka spoke these verses.
Thus he spoke.
The Life History of the Elder One Bowl Donor is the second.
3.
The Life History of the Elder Kāsumāraphaliya
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I saw the stainless Buddha, the elder of the world, the lord of men.
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Having taken a kāsumārika fruit, I gave it to the foremost Buddha.
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I do not know of an unfortunate realm, this is the fruit of giving fruit.
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Thus the Venerable Elder Kāsumāraphaliya spoke these verses.
Thus he spoke.
The Life History of the Elder Kāsumāra Fruit Offerer is the third.
4.
The Life History of the Elder Avaṭaphaliya
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Having risen from seclusion, went forth for alms.
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With a confident mind, glad at heart, I gave a mango fruit.
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I do not know of an unfortunate realm, this is the fruit of giving fruit.
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Thus the Venerable Elder Avaṭaphaliya spoke these verses.
Thus he spoke.
The Life History of the Elder Avaṭa Fruit Offerer is the fourth.
5.
The Life History of the Elder Pādaphaliya
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Proceeding along the road, I gave a foot-fruit to him.
64.
I do not know of an unfortunate realm, this is the fruit of giving fruit.
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Thus the Venerable Elder Pādaphaliya spoke these verses.
Thus he spoke.
The Life History of the Elder Pādaphaliya is the fifth.
6.
The Life History of the Elder Mātuluṅgaphaladāyaka
68.
Like a blazing lamp post, I saw the leader of the world.
69.
To the hero worthy of offerings, devoted, with my own hands.
70.
I do not know of an unfortunate realm, this is the fruit of giving fruit.
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Thus the Venerable Elder Mātuluṅgaphaladāyaka spoke these
verses.
The Life History of the Elder Mātuluṅgaphaladāyaka is the sixth.
7.
The Life History of the Elder Ajeliphaladāyaka
74.
And accomplished in conduct, a sage skilled in concentration.
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Having taken an umbrella-leaf, I gave it to the Teacher.
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I do not know of an unfortunate realm, this is the fruit of giving fruit.
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Thus the Venerable Elder Ajeliphaladāyaka spoke these
verses.
The Life History of the Elder Ajeliphaladāyaka is the seventh.
8.
The Life History of the Elder Amodaphaliya
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Proceeding along the road, rejoicing I gave fruit.
81.
I do not know of an unfortunate realm, this is the fruit of giving fruit.
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Thus the Venerable Elder Amodaphaliya spoke these verses.
Thus he spoke.
The Life History of the Elder Amodaphaliya is the eighth.
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The Life History of the Elder Tālaphaladāyaka
85.
Having risen from seclusion, went forth for alms.
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With a confident mind, glad at heart, I gave a palmyra fruit.
87.
I do not know of an unfortunate realm, this is the fruit of giving fruit.
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Thus the Venerable Elder Tālaphaladāyaka spoke these verses.
Thus he spoke.
The Life History of the Elder Tālaphaladāyaka is the ninth.
10.
The Life History of the Elder Nāḷikeraphaladāyaka
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I saw the stainless Buddha, going through the sky-path.
92.
Standing in space, being peaceful, the one of great fame received it.
93.
Having given fruit to the Buddha, with a clear mind.
94.
A jewel arises indeed, for one reborn here and there.
95.
I do not know of an unfortunate realm, this is the fruit of giving fruit.
96.
Having reached the perfection of direct knowledge, this is the fruit of giving fruit.
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Thus the Venerable Elder Nāḷikeraphaladāyaka spoke these
verses.
The Life History of the Elder Nāḷikeraphaladāyaka is the tenth.
The Kaṇikāra Chapter is the fifty-first.
Its summary:
Pāda and Mātuluṅga, and Ajelī, Moda as well.
There are one hundred verses, neither less nor more.
