That crane’s wings have the colour of a white lotus.
She was terrified by fear of the black cloud.
When she flees seeking a shelter,
this river Ajakaraṇī delights my heart.
Theragāthā
Thag 4.11
The Verses of Arahant Sappaka
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In the Theragāthā (Thag 4.1), we are introduced to the poignant verses of Uttiya Thera, a revered disciple of the Buddha.
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Nāgasamāla Thera is remembered for his verses about renouncing comfort and embracing the challenges of monastic life.
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