Theragatha
Chapter I — Single Verses

16

Belatthasisa

Translated from the Pali by Thanissaro Bhikkhu.

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Just as a fine thoroughbred steed,
with swishing tail and mane
runs with next-to-no effort,
so my days and nights
run with next-to-no effort
now that I've gained a happiness
        not of the flesh.