The Book of the Nines

Vaḍḍha’s Mother

thig9.1:1 “Vaḍḍha, please never ever get snarled in the world. My child, do not partake in suffering again and again.

thig9.1:2 For happy dwell the sages, Vaḍḍha, unstirred, their doubts cut off, cooled and tamed, and free of defilements.

thig9.1:3 Vaḍḍha, foster the path that the seers have walked, for the attainment of vision, and for making an end of suffering.”

thig9.1:4 “Mother, you speak with such assurance to me on this matter. My dear mom, I can’t help thinking that no snarls are found in you.”

thig9.1:5 “Vaḍḍha, not a jot or a skerrick of snarl is found in me for any conditions at all, whether low, high, or middling.

thig9.1:6 All defilements are ended for me, meditating and diligent. I’ve attained the three knowledges and fulfilled the Buddha’s instructions.”

thig9.1:7 “Oh so excellent was the goad my mother spurred me with! Owing to her compassion, she spoke verses on the ultimate goal.

thig9.1:8 On hearing her words, advised by my mother, I was struck with righteous urgency for the sake of sanctuary from the yoke.

thig9.1:9 Striving, resolute, tireless all day and night, urged on by my mother, I realized supreme peace.