Therīgāthā — Versos das Monjas Anciãs — 5.10 — Paṭācārā

1Plowing the fields,
sowing seeds in the ground,
providing for partners and children,
young men acquire wealth.

2I am accomplished in ethics,
and I do the Teacher’s bidding,
being neither lazy nor restless—
why then do I not achieve quenching?

3Having washed my feet,
I took note of the water,
seeing the foot-washing water
flowing from high ground to low.

4My mind became serene,
like a fine thoroughbred steed.
Then, taking a lamp,
I entered my dwelling,
inspected the bed,
and sat on my cot.

5Then, grabbing the pin,
I drew out the wick.
The liberation of my heart
was like the quenching of the lamp.