Tha Ap 267Biḷālidāyaka

– Therāpadāna

– The Legends of the Theras

265. Biḷālidāyaka

Walt 2557 In the Himalayan region,

there’s a mountain named Romasa.

At the foot of that mountain lived

a monk with senses well- controlled. Verse 1

Walt 2558 Having gathered tuberous roots,

I donated them to that monk.

The Great Hero rejoiced in that ,

the Self-Become, Unconquered One: Verse 2

Walt 2559 “Tuberous roots you’ve given me

with a mind that is very clear.

Transmigrating in existence

the fruit will be reborn for you.” Verse 3

Walt 2560 In the ninety-four aeons since

I gave him those tuberous roots,

I’ve come to know no bad rebirth:

that’s the fruit of tuberous roots. Verse 4

Walt 2561 The four analytical modes,

and these eight deliverances,

six special knowledges mastered,

I have done what the Buddha taught! Verse 5

Thus indeed Venerable Biḷālidāyaka Thera spoke these verses.

The legend of Biḷālidāyaka Thera is finished.

Translated by Jonathan S. Walters .

Whitman College, 2017

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