Theragāthā — Versos dos Monges Anciãos — 3.8 — Vassika

1I was the only one in my family
who had faith and wisdom.
It’s good for my relatives that I’m
firm in principle, and ethical.

2I curbed my family out of sympathy,
telling them off out of love
for my family and relatives.
They performed a service for the monks

3and then they passed away,
finding happiness in the Third Heaven.
There, my brothers and mother
enjoy all the pleasures they desire.