Theragāthā 158

Verses of the Senior Monks 2.38

The Book of the Twos

Chapter Four

Nisabha

1 One who’s given up the five sensual stimuli,

so pleasing and delightful,

and who’s left the home life out of faith—

let them make an end to suffering!

2 I don’t long for death;

I don’t long for life;

I await my time,

aware and mindful.