The Dāṭhāvaṁsa: A Pali Historical Poem
Translated by Bimala Churn Law
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The opening
CHAPTER FIRST.
1. I salute the teacher who sees infinity, who is the dispeller of complete ignorance, the conqueror of the invincible, the lamp of the three worlds, who is wise and who is beyond description.
2. I salute the dhamma which is subtle, difficult to understand, which cuts the tie of the world, which is worshipped by those who are pure in learning and conduct, which removes fear and which is the creation of the lord of the three worlds. .
3. I salute the sarngha ( the Buddhist church ), a disciple of the royal sage, worthy of adoration, having senses well-restrained, in which creatures by their own faith realise the destruction of suffering, and the eternal path ( i, nirvana ). .
4. The Commander-in-chief, compassionate Parakkamo, ornament of Kalakanaga family, searched for prosperity of the conqueror’s dhamma, wishing for the good of the people.
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