Theragāthā 153

Verses of the Senior Monks 2.33

The Book of the Twos

Chapter Four

Upavāṇa

1 The perfected one, the Holy One in the world,

the sage is afflicted by winds.

If there’s hot water,

give it to the sage, brahmin.

2 I wish to bring it to the one

who is esteemed by the estimable,

honored by the honorable,

and venerated by the venerable.