3.6 Khujjasobhita#

“One of those monks who live in Pāṭaliputta—
Such brilliant speakers, and very learned—
Stands at the door:
The old man, Khujjasobhita.

One of those monks who live in Pāṭaliputta—
Such brilliant speakers, and very learned—
Stands at the door:
An old man, trembling in the wind.”

“By war well fought, by sacrifice well made,
By victory in battle;
By living the spiritual life:
That’s how this person flourishes in happiness.”

Notes#

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