Theragāthā — Versos dos Monges Anciãos — 1.1 — Subhūti

1Background
Homage to him, the blessed one, the perfected one, the fully awakened Buddha!

2Like the lions of mighty fang
who roar in mountain caves—
hear now from those who’ve practiced well
their own verses about themselves.

3What their name, and what their clan,
and how they lived by the teaching;
how dedicated were those wise ones,
as they meditated tirelessly.

4Clearly discerning in every case,
they reached the state that does not pass.
Reviewing their completed task,
they spoke about it in these words.

5Subhūti
My hut is roofed and pleasant, sheltered from the wind:
so rain, heavens, as you please!
My mind is serene and freed,
I practice wholeheartedly: so rain, heavens!

6That is how this verse was recited by the senior venerable Subhūti.