Tipiṭaka Translation

Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammāsambuddhassa

Homage to the Blessed One, the Arahant, the Perfectly Self-Enlightened One.

Kamalāñjali

The Lotus Salutation

Kamalāsana kamalāpati pamathādhipa vajirā,Yudhadānava manujoraga bhujagāsana patinaṃ;

Makuṭāhita manidīdhiti bhamarāvali bhajitaṃ,Paṇamā’mahaṃ anaghaṃ muni caraṇāmala kamalaṃ.

I bow to the immaculate lotus feet of the faultless Sage—lotus-seated, lord of lotuses, lord of Pramathas, the thunderbolt-wielder, subduer in battle of dānavas, of nāgas among men, and of the lord of the serpent throne; feet radiant with the light of gems on crowns and frequented by swarms of bees.

Kamalālaya sadi’saṅkita kalamaṅgala ruciraṃ,Jutirañjitaṃ abhinijjita subhakañcana nalinaṃ;

Janitā cira samaye nija pitu bhūpati namitaṃ,Paṇamā’mahaṃ anaghaṃ muni caraṇāmala kamalaṃ.

I bow to the immaculate lotus feet of the faultless Sage—feet that resemble a lotus abode, are marked with auspicious signs, are beautiful, delightful, and radiant, surpassing a lovely golden lotus; feet of one born long ago, who was honored by his own father, the king.

Saraṇāgata rajanīpati dinasekhara namitaṃ,Bhajitākhila janapāvanaṃ abhikaṅkhita sukhadaṃ;

Vasudhātala sayamuggata sarasīruha mahitaṃ,Paṇamā’mahaṃ anaghaṃ muni caraṇāmala kamalaṃ.

I bow to the immaculate lotus feet of the faultless Sage—feet revered by those who have come for refuge, by the lord of the night and the crest of the day; feet that save all who resort to them, that grant the happiness longed for, and that are honored like a lotus self-arisen from the earth's surface.

Diradāsana tarupantika ghaṭitāsanaṃ abhayaṃ,Vijayāsana samadhiṭṭhita caturaṅgika viriyaṃ;

Dharamānaka suriyehani vijitantaka dhajiniṃ,Paṇamā’mahaṃ abhipātita namuciddhaja vibhavaṃ.

I bow to the glory that overthrew the banner of Namuci: a fearless seat established beside a tree, the four-limbed energy established on the seat of victory, a banner that conquered Death, dispelling darkness like the sun.

Sadayodita piyabhārati vijitantaka samaraṃ,Dasapārami balakampita sadharādhara dharaniṃ;

Girimekhala varavārana sirasānata caraṇaṃ,Paṇamā’mahaṃ abhinandita sanarāmara bhuvanaṃ.

I bow to his feet, praised by the world of humans and gods—feet of one whose lovely speech is uttered with compassion, who was victorious in the battle against Māra, whose power from the ten perfections shook the earth with its mountains, and to whom the noble elephant Girimekhala bowed its head.

Nikhilāsava vigame’nativimalīkata hadayaṃ,Tadanantara viditākhila matigocara visayaṃ;

Visayīkata bhuvanattayaṃ atilokiya caritaṃ,Paṇamā’mahaṃ aparājitaṃ arahaṃ muniṃ asamaṃ.

I bow to the incomparable, undefeated Arahant, the Sage, whose heart was utterly purified with the cessation of all taints; who thereupon understood all objects within the range of thought; and whose supramundane conduct has encompassed the three worlds.

Mudubhārati madhupāsita nalinopama vadanaṃ,Rucirāyata nalinīdala nibha locana yugalaṃ;

Udayodita ravimaṇḍala jalitāmala niṭilaṃ,Paṇamā’maha akutobhayaṃ anaghaṃ muni pamukhaṃ.

I bow to the fearless, faultless chief of sages, he of gentle speech, whose face is like a honey-smeared lotus; whose pair of beautiful, long eyes resembles lotus petals; and whose pure forehead shines like the orb of the rising sun.

Asitambuda rucikuñcita mudu kuntala lalitaṃ,Bhuvanodara vitatāmita jutisañcaya jalitaṃ;

Madamodita diradopama gativibbhama ruciraṃ,Paṇamā’mahaṃ amatandada munipuṅgavaṃ asamaṃ.

I bow to the incomparable bull among sages, the giver of the deathless, whose soft, curly locks are lovely with their dark-cloud hue; whose immeasurable mass of radiance shines, spreading through the world's expanse; and whose delightful, graceful gait is like that of a joyous elephant in rut.

Karuṇārasa paribhāvita savaṇāmata vacanaṃ,Virudāvali sataghosita yasapūrita bhuvanaṃ;

Sumanohara varalakkhaṇa sirisañcaya sadanaṃ,Paṇamā’mahaṃ uditāmala sasimaṇḍala vadanaṃ.

I bow to him whose face is radiant and pure like the risen orb of the moon; whose speech is nectar for the ear, imbued with the essence of compassion; whose glory, proclaimed by hundreds of garlands of praise, fills the world; and who is himself an abode for the fortune of the most lovely, excellent marks.

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Vinayāraha janamānasa kumudākara sasinaṃ,Tasināpaga parisosana satadīdhiti tulitaṃ;

Tamanāsava munisevitaṃ apalokita sukhadaṃ,Paṇamā’mahaṃ aniketanaṃ akhilāgati vigataṃ.

I bow to the homeless one, gone beyond all destinations; who is a moon for the water-lily pond of the minds of those ready for training; who is like a hundred-rayed sun in drying up the river of craving; who is served by taintless sages and gives happiness when looked upon.

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Sahitākhila bhayabheravaṃ abhayāgata saranaṃ,Ajarāmara sukhadāyakaṃ anirākata karuṇaṃ;

Tamupāsaka janasevita supatiṭṭhita caraṇaṃ,Paṇamā’mahaṃ ahitāpahaṃ anaghuttama caraṇaṃ.

I bow to his most faultless feet, the remover of harm—feet that dispel all fear and terror, a refuge for those who come seeking safety; feet of one who bestows the happiness of the ageless and deathless, whose compassion is unfailing, and whose well-established feet are served by his lay followers.

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Karuṇāmata rasapurita vīmalākhila hadayaṃ,Vihitāmita janatāhitaṃ anukampita bhuvanaṃ;

Bhuvane sutaṃ avanīpati sata sevita caraṇaṃ,Paṇamā’mahaṃ anaghaṃ muniṃ aghanāsana caturaṃ.

I bow to the faultless Sage, skilled in destroying evil, whose entire heart is pure and filled with the nectar-like essence of compassion; who works for the immeasurable welfare of beings, has compassion for the world, is famed in the world, and whose feet are served by hundreds of kings.

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Aratīrati paripīlita yatimānasa damanaṃ,Nijasāsana vinivārita puthutitthiya samaṇaṃ;

Paravādika janatākata paribhāsita khamanaṃ,Paṇamā’mahaṃ atidevata vara gotama samaṇaṃ.

I bow to the monk Gotama, the excellent one, surpassing the gods; the tamer of the minds of ascetics afflicted by discontent and lust; who by his own teaching restrains the many sectarian monks; and who patiently endures the abuse uttered by the followers of other doctrines.

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Saraṇāgata bhayanāsana vajirālaya paṇibhaṃ,Bhavasāgara patitāmita janatārana nirataṃ;

Sirasāvahaṃ amalañjali puṭapaṅkaja makulaṃ,Paṇamā’mahaṃ akhilalāya vigataṃ muniṃ atulaṃ.

I bow to the incomparable Sage, free from all attachments, whose presence is like a house of diamond, destroying the fears of those who seek refuge; who is devoted to rescuing the countless beings fallen into the ocean of existence; and to whom I reverently offer with my head a pure, lotus-bud-like salutation of cupped hands.

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Vimalīkata janamānasa vigatāsava bhagavaṃ,Bhavapāraga vibhavāmata sukhadāyaka satataṃ;

Paramādara garugārava vinataṃ jina payataṃ,Padapaṅkaja rajasā mama samalaṅkuru sirasaṃ.

O Blessed One, purifier of the people's minds, free from taints, ever bestowing the happiness of Nibbāna, having crossed to the far shore of existence! With the highest esteem and deep respect I bow to the pure Victor. Adorn my head with the dust of your lotus feet.

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Pavanāhata dumapallavaṃ iva nārata capalaṃ,Bhavalālasa malinīkataṃ ajitindriya nivahaṃ;

Cira sañcita duritāhataṃ anivārita timisaṃ,Vimalīkuru karuṇābhara sutaraṃ mama hadayaṃ.

My heart is fickle and unsteady like a young leaf struck by the wind, stained by craving for existence, a host of unconquered senses, afflicted by long-accumulated misdeeds, its darkness unwarded off. Purify it swiftly, O you who are laden with compassion!

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Adaye dayaṃ anaye nayaṃ api yo guṇaṃ aguṇe,Ahite hitaṃ akaro kvacida api kenaci nakataṃ;

Sadaye jina sunaye guṇasadane tayi nitaraṃ,Suhite hitacarite’nagha ramate mama hadayaṃ.

You showed compassion to the uncompassionate, principle to the unprincipled, virtue to the virtueless, and benefit to the hostile—a good never done by anyone else anywhere. In you, the compassionate, the principled, the abode of virtue, the beneficial, the one of good conduct, O faultless Jina, my heart exceedingly delights.

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Bhavasaṅkaṭa patitenapi bhavatā cira caritaṃ,Visame sama caraṇaṃ khalu dasapārami bharaṇaṃ;

Sarato’hani sarato nisi supinenapi satataṃ,Ramate jina sumate tvayi sadayaṃ mama hadayaṃ.

Though I have fallen into the thicket of existence, I remember how you for long practiced balanced conduct in the unbalanced, indeed fulfilling the ten perfections. Remembering this day and night, constantly, even in dreams, my heart delights in you, O compassionate Jina of good wisdom.

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Atiduddadaṃ adadī bhavaṃ atidukkaraṃ akarī;

Atidukkhamaṃ akhamī vata karuṇānidhi’rasamo,Iti te guṇaṃ anaghaṃ muni sarato mama hadayaṃ,Ramate’hani ramate nisi ramate tvayi satataṃ.

You gave what is very difficult to give, you did what is very difficult to do, you endured what is very difficult to endure—indeed, O unequalled treasure-store of compassion! Thus, recalling your faultless quality, O Sage, my heart rejoices by day, rejoices by night, rejoices in you constantly.

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Atiduccaraṃ acarī bhavaṃ atiduddamaṃ adamī,Atiduddayaṃ adayī vata sadayāpara hadayo;

Iti te guṇaṃ anaghaṃ muni sarato mama hadayaṃ,Ramate’hani ramate nisi ramate tvayi satataṃ.

You practiced what is very difficult to practice, you tamed what is very difficult to tame, you were compassionate to the very uncompassionate—indeed, with a heart compassionate towards others! Thus, recalling your faultless quality, O Sage, my heart rejoices by day, rejoices by night, rejoices in you constantly.

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Atiduggamaṃ agamī bhavaṃ atidujjayaṃ ajayī,Atidussahaṃ asahī vata samupekkhita manaso;

Iti te guṇaṃ anaghaṃ muni sarato mama hadayaṃ,Ramate’hani ramate nisi ramate tvayi satataṃ.

You went where it is very difficult to go, you conquered what is very difficult to conquer, you endured what is very difficult to endure—indeed, O one of equanimous mind! Thus, recalling your faultless quality, O Sage, my heart rejoices by day, rejoices by night, rejoices in you constantly.

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Atidāruna palayānala sadisānala jalite,Niraye vinipatito ciraṃ aghatāpita manaso;

Na sariṃ sakida api te pita bhajituṃ padanalinaṃ,Khama gotama narasārathi tamidaṃ mama khalitaṃ.

Fallen into a hell blazing with a fire like the exceedingly fierce fire of the aeon's end, my mind long tormented by evil, not even once did I remember to worship your lotus feet, O Father. Forgive me, Gotama, charioteer of men, for this fault of mine.

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Tiriyaggata-gatiyaṃ ciraṃ anavaṭṭhita carito,Atiniṭṭhura vadhatajjita bhayakampita hadayo;

Na sariṃ sakidapi te pita bhajituṃ padanalinaṃ,Khama gotama purisuttama tamidaṃ mama khalitaṃ.

In the animal realm for a long time, with unsettled conduct, my heart trembling with fear, threatened by exceedingly cruel slaughter, not even once did I remember to serve your lotus feet, O Father. Forgive me, Gotama, supreme among men, for this fault of mine.

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Paridevana nirato ciraṃ atha pettiya visaye,Sujighacchita supipāsita parisosita jaṭhare;

Na sariṃ sakidapi te pita bhajituṃ padanalinaṃ,Khama gotama dipaduttama tamidaṃ mama khalitaṃ.

Then, in the realm of the departed, long devoted to lamentation, with my belly parched, exceedingly hungry and thirsty, not even once did I remember to venerate your lotus feet, O Father. Forgive me, Gotama, noblest of bipeds, for this transgression of mine.

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Vivaso bhusaṃ aghadūsita manasāsura visaye,Janito ghanatimire ciraṃ atidukkhita hadayo;

Na sariṃ sakidapi te pita bhajituṃ padanalinaṃ,Khama gotama vasisattama tamidaṃ mama khalitaṃ.

Powerless, with mind greatly defiled by evil, in the realm of the asuras; born in dense darkness, with heart long and greatly afflicted; not even once did I remember to worship your lotus feet, O Father. Forgive me, Gotama, best of sages, for this fault of mine.

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Manasā cira vihitaṃ saraṃ atikibbisa caritaṃ,Samathenatha suvirājiya taṃ asaññitaṃ upago;

Na sariṃ sakida api te pita bhajituṃ pada nalinaṃ,Khama gotama vasipuṅgava tamidaṃ mama khalitaṃ.

Then, having become resplendent through serenity, I went to that non-percipient state, a result of past sinful conduct. Not even once did I remember to worship your lotus feet, O Father. Forgive me, Gotama, bull among sages, for this fault of mine.

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Vijigucchiya duritaṃ nija vapusā kataṃ amitaṃ,Tanu vajjitaṃ upago bhavaṃ iha bhāvita samatho;

Na sariṃ sakidapi te pita bhajituṃ padanalinaṃ,Khama gotama yatikuñjara tamidaṃ mama khalitaṃ.

Having become disgusted with the immeasurable evil done by my own body, and having cultivated serenity here, I went to an existence devoid of form. Not even once did I remember to serve your lotus feet, O Father. Forgive me, Gotama, elephant among ascetics, for this transgression of mine.

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Ratanattaya rahite bhusa bahulīkata durite,Janito paravisaye budhajana nindiya carite;

Na sariṃ sakidapi te pita bhajituṃ padanalinaṃ,Khama gotama karuṇānidhi tamidaṃ mama khalitaṃ.

Born in a foreign land devoid of the Triple Gem, where evil deeds are greatly multiplied and conduct is censured by the wise, not even once did I remember to worship your lotus feet, O Father. Forgive me, Gotama, treasure of compassion, for this fault of mine.

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Janito yadi manujesupi vikalindriya nivaho,Tanunā karacaraṇādihi vikate’niha dukhito;

Na sariṃ sakidapi te pita bhajituṃ padanalinaṃ,Khama gotama matisāgara tamidaṃ mama khalitaṃ.

Even when born among humans, I had a host of deficient faculties, suffering, powerless, with a body deformed in hands, feet, and so on. Not even once did I remember to worship your lotus feet, O Father. Forgive me, Gotama, ocean of wisdom, this transgression of mine.

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Vidhināhita matibhāvana rahito tamapihito,Visadesupi kusalādisu tathadassana vimukho;

Na sariṃ sakidapi te pita bhajituṃ padanalinaṃ,Khama gotama narakesari tamidaṃ mama khalitaṃ.

Devoid of the methodical development of wisdom, shrouded in darkness, turned away from the vision of reality and from clear qualities such as the wholesome, not even once did I remember to worship your lotus feet, O Father. Forgive me, Gotama, lion among men, for this transgression of mine.

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Sucirenapi bhuvi dullabhaṃ asamaṃ khaṇaṃ alabhaṃ,Sanarāmara janatāhita sukhadaṃ muni jananaṃ;

Na sariṃ sakidapi te pita bhajituṃ padanalinaṃ,Khama gotama vadataṃvara tamidaṃ mama khalitaṃ.

For a very long time I did not obtain the incomparable moment, so difficult to find on earth: the birth of the Sage, who bestows welfare and happiness on humans and gods. Not even once did I remember to revere your lotus feet, O Father. Forgive me, Gotama, foremost of speakers, this transgression of mine.

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Nisitāyudha vadhasajjita khaḷaniddaya hadayo,Parahiṃsana ruci bhiṃsana yamasodara sadiso;

Na sariṃ sakidapi te pita bhajituṃ padanalinaṃ,Khama gotama munisattama tamidaṃ mama khalitaṃ.

With a cruel and pitiless heart, equipped with sharp weapons for slaughter, delighting in harming others, terrifying like a brother of Yama, not even once did I remember to worship your lotus feet, O Father. Forgive me, Gotama, supreme sage, for this transgression of mine.

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Parasantaka haraṇe katamati bañcana bahulo,Gharasandhika paripanthika sahasākati nirato;

Na sariṃ sakidapi te pita bhajituṃ padanalinaṃ,Khama gotama munipuṅgava tamidaṃ mama khalitaṃ.

With my mind set on taking what belongs to others, abounding in deceit, devoted to house-breaking, highway robbery, and violent deeds, not even once did I remember to worship your lotus feet, O Father. Forgive me this transgression, O Gotama, bull among sages.

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Navayobbana madagabbita parimucchita hadayo,Sucisajjana vijigucchiya paradārika nirato;

Na sariṃ sakidapi te pita bhajituṃ padanalinaṃ,Khama gotama karuṇābhara tamidaṃ mama khalitaṃ.

Intoxicated by the pride of new youth, my heart overwhelmed, I despised the virtuous and delighted in the wives of others; never once did I remember, O Father, to worship your lotus feet. Forgive, O Gotama, bearer of compassion, this transgression of mine.

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Madirāsavarata nāgarajana santata bhajito,Garugārava hiridūrita tiriyaggata carito;

Na sariṃ sakidapi te pita bhajituṃ padanalinaṃ,Khama gotama vihatāsava tamidaṃ mama khalitaṃ.

Devoted to intoxicating drinks, constantly attended by townspeople, lacking respect and reverence, far from shame, behaving like an animal; never once did I remember, O Father, to worship your lotus feet. Forgive, O Gotama, destroyer of the taints, this transgression of mine.

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Sapitāmaha papitāmaha nicitaṃ dhanaṃ amitaṃ,Pitusañcitamapi nāsiya kitavo hatavibhavo;

Na sariṃ sakidapi te pita bhajituṃ padanalinaṃ,Khama gotama vijitantaka tamidaṃ mama khalitaṃ.

The immeasurable wealth amassed by my grandfather, great-grandfather, and also that accumulated by my father, I destroyed as a gambler, my fortune ruined. Never once did I remember, O Father, to worship your lotus feet. Forgive, O Gotama, conqueror of death, this transgression of mine.

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Vitathālika vacano parapiyasuññata karaṇo,Pharusaṃ bhaṇaṃ atinipphala bahubhāsana nipuṇo;

Na sariṃ sakidapi te pita bhajituṃ padanalinaṃ,Khama gotama bhuvanesuta tamidaṃ mama khalitaṃ.

Speaking falsehoods and lies, speaking slanderously, speaking harshly, and skilled in much fruitless talk; never once did I remember, O Father, to worship your lotus feet. Forgive, O Gotama, famed throughout the world, this transgression of mine.

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Parasampadaṃ abhijhāyana nirantara dukhito,Nabhirajjhana paramo kvaci phaladassana rahito;

Na sariṃ sakidapi te pita bhajituṃ padanalinaṃ,Khama gotama guṇasāgara tamidaṃ mama khalitaṃ.

Constantly afflicted by coveting the success of others, never finding delight anywhere, devoid of seeing any fruit; never once did I remember, O Father, to worship your lotus feet. Forgive, O Gotama, ocean of virtues, this transgression of mine.

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Bhavato bhavaṃ aparāparaṃ ayatāciraṃ iti me,Vapusā atha vacasāpi ca manasā kataṃ amitaṃ;

Khama gotama duritāpaha duritaṃ bahuvihitaṃ,Dada me sivapadaṃ accutaṃ amataṃ bhavavigataṃ.

From one becoming to the next, again and again, immeasurable wrong has been done by me through body, speech, and mind. Forgive, O Gotama, remover of evil, the manifold evils I have done. Grant me the blissful state, secure, deathless, and free from becoming.

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Timirāvuta kuṇapākula vijigucchiya pavane,Janikāsuci jaṭhare bahu kimisantati sadane;

Asayiṃ bhavagahaṇe caraṃ ahaṃ appaṭisaraṇe,Saranaṃ bhava bhagavaṃ mama bhavanīradhi taraṇe.

Enveloped in darkness, crowded with corpses, in a disgusting charnel ground; in the mother’s impure womb, the home of many worms; I have wandered in the thicket of becoming, without a refuge. Be my refuge, O Blessed One, for crossing the ocean of becoming.

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Bahi nikkhamaṃ asakiṃ bhagatiriyaṃ patha patito,Agadaṅkara kata sallaka satakhaṇḍita karaṇo;

Amariṃ bhavagahaṇe caraṃ ahaṃ appaṭisaraṇe,Saraṇaṃ bhava bhagavaṃ mama bhavanīradhi tarane.

Going forth repeatedly, fallen on the animal path, pierced by the dart of disease, my body torn into a hundred pieces; I have died wandering in the thicket of becoming, without a refuge. Be my refuge, O Blessed One, for crossing the ocean of becoming.

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Patito bahi ratipillaka tanurāmaya mathito,Vadituṃ kimu viditumpi ca na sahaṃ matirahito;