Theragāthā — Versos dos Monges Anciãos — 6.1 — Uruveḷakassapa

1Seeing the demonstrations
of the renowned Gotama
was not enough for me to bow to him—
I was blinded by jealousy and conceit.

2Knowing my thoughts,
the trainer of men scolded me.
I was struck with a sense of urgency,
so astonishing and hair-raising!

3Setting aside the petty powers
I had before as a matted-hair ascetic,
I then went forth
in the victor’s instruction.

4I used to be content with sacrifice,
the realm of sensual pleasures was my priority.
But later I eradicated desire,
and hatred and also delusion.

5I know my past lives;
my clairvoyance is clarified;
I have psychic powers, and know the minds of others;
I have attained clairaudience.

6I’ve attained the goal
for the sake of which I went forth
from the lay life to homelessness—
the ending of all fetters.