Thag 3.2

Paccayattheragāthā

“Pañcāhāhaṁ pabbajito, sekho appattamānaso; Vihāraṁ me paviṭṭhassa, cetaso paṇidhī ahu.

Paccaya

I went forth five days ago, a trainee, my heart’s desire unfulfilled. I entered my dwelling and resolved in my heart:

Nāsissaṁ na pivissāmi, vihārato na nikkhame; Napi passaṁ nipātessaṁ, taṇhāsalle anūhate.

I won’t eat; I won’t drink; I won’t leave my dwelling; nor will I lie down on my side— not until the dart of craving is plucked.

Tassa mevaṁ viharato, passa vīriyaparakkamaṁ; Tisso vijjā anuppattā, kataṁ buddhassa sāsanan”ti.

See my energy and vigor as I meditate like this! I’ve attained the three knowledges and fulfilled the Buddha’s instructions.