ARAHANTHA VAGGA
( THE WORTHY )
1. .Gataddhino Visokassa
Vippamuttassa Sabbadhi
Sabba ganthappahinassa
Parilaho na Vijjati
1
NO SUFFERING FOR THE EMANCIPATED
Meaning - For him who has completed the journey for him who is sorrowless, for him who
from everything is wholly free, for him who has destroyed all ties , the fever
( of passion )exists not.
4. . Yassasava parikkhina
from everything is wholly free, for him who has destroyed all ties , the fever
( of passion )exists not.
2. .Uyyun Janti Satimantho
Na Nikete Ramanthi te
Hamsa Va Pallalam Hithwa
Okam Okam Jahanti te
2
ARAHANTS ARE FREE FROM ATTACHMENT
Meaning - . Arahants wander Whither so ever they like without any attachment
to any particular place as they are free from conception of "I " and " mine "
to any particular place as they are free from conception of "I " and " mine "
3. .Yesam sannicayo Natthi
Ye parinnatabhojana
Sunnato animitto ca
Vimokkho Yassa Gocaro
Akase va sakuntanam
Gati tesam durannaya
Akase va sakuntanam
Gati tesam durannaya
3
BE NOT ATTACHED TO FOOD
Meaning - . They for who there is no accumulation , who reflect well over their food , who have deliverance which is Void and Sinless , as their object , their course like that of birds in the air cannot be traced.
4. . Yassasava parikkhina
adhre ca anissito
Sunnato animitto ca
Vimokkho yassa gocaro
Akase va sakuntanam
Padam tassa durannayam
Akase va sakuntanam
Padam tassa durannayam
4
FREE ARE THE UNDEFILED ONES
Meaning - . He whose corruptions are destroyed , he who is not attached to food , he
who has deliverance which is Void and Signless , as his object , his path ,
like that of birds in the air , cannot be traced
5. . Yass " indriyani samatham gatani
6. . Pathavi samo no virujjhati
who has deliverance which is Void and Signless , as his object , his path ,
like that of birds in the air , cannot be traced
5. . Yass " indriyani samatham gatani
assa yatha sarathina sudanta
Pahinamanassa anasavassa
Deva pi tassa pihayanti tadino
5
THE SENSE CONTROLLED ARE DEAR TO ALL
Meaning - . He whose senses are subdued , like steeds well - trained by a cahrioteer,
he whose pride is destroyed and is free from corruptions - such a steadfast
one even the gods hold dear.
he whose pride is destroyed and is free from corruptions - such a steadfast
one even the gods hold dear.
6. . Pathavi samo no virujjhati
indakhilupamo tadi subbato
Rahado va a petakaddamo
samsara na bhavanti tadino
6
LIKE THE EARTH ARAHANTS RESENT NOT
Meaning - . Like the earth , a balanced and well disciplined person resents not . He is
comparable to an " Indrakhila " . Like a Pool , un sullied by mud , is he
to such a balanced one life's wanderings do not arise.
7. . Santam tassa manam hoti
comparable to an " Indrakhila " . Like a Pool , un sullied by mud , is he
to such a balanced one life's wanderings do not arise.
7. . Santam tassa manam hoti
Santa caca kamma ca
Sammadanna vi muttassa
upasantassa tadino
7
THE CALM ARE THE PEACEFUL
Meaning - . Calm is his mind , calm is his speech , calm is his action , who rightly
knowing is wholly freed perfectly preaceful , and equipoised..
8. . Assaddho akatannu ca
knowing is wholly freed perfectly preaceful , and equipoised..
8. . Assaddho akatannu ca
sandhicchedo ca yo naro
Hatavakaso vantaso
sa ve uttama poirso
8
NOBLE IS HE WHO IS NOT CREDULOUS
Meaning - The man who is not credulous , who understands the Un create ( Nibbana )
, who has put an end to occasion ( Of good and Evil ) , who has eschewed all
desires, he is indeed , is a supreme man.
9. . Game va yadi va ranne
10. . Ramaniyanim arannani
, who has put an end to occasion ( Of good and Evil ) , who has eschewed all
desires, he is indeed , is a supreme man.
9. . Game va yadi va ranne
ninne va yadi va thale
Yattha rahanto viharanti
tam bhumim ramaneyyakam
9
DELIGHTFUL IS THE SPOT WHERE ARAHANTS DWELL
Meaning - Whether in the Village or in Forest , in vale or on hill , whereever Arahants
dwell , - delightful , indeed , is that spot.
dwell , - delightful , indeed , is that spot.
10. . Ramaniyanim arannani
Yattha na ramati jano
Vita raga ramissanti
Na te Kamagavesino
10
DELIGHTFUL ARE THE FORESTS TO PASSIONLESS
Meaning - Delightful are the forests where worldlings delight not ; the passionless will
rejoice (Therein ) , fort they seek no sensual pleasures.
rejoice (Therein ) , fort they seek no sensual pleasures.
