Tissā, apply yourself to good qualities—don’t let the moment pass you by. For if you miss your moment, you’ll grieve when sent to hell.
Verses of the Senior Nuns 1.6 The Book of the Ones Dhīrā
Dhīrā, touch cessation, the blissful settling of perception. Win extinguishment, the supreme sanctuary from the yoke.
Verses of the Senior Nuns 1.7 The Book of the Ones Vīrā
She’s known as Vīrā because of her heroic qualities, a nun with faculties developed. She bears her final body, having vanquished Māra with his legions.
Verses of the Senior Nuns 1.8 The Book of the Ones Mittā (1st)
Having gone forth in faith, appreciate your spiritual friends, Mittā. Develop skillful qualities for the sake of sanctuary from the yoke.
Verses of the Senior Nuns 1.9 The Book of the Ones Bhadrā
Having gone forth in faith, appreciate your blessings, Bhadrā. Develop skillful qualities for the sake of the supreme sanctuary from the yoke.
Verses of the Senior Nuns 1.10 The Book of the Ones Upasamā
Upasamā, cross the flood, Death’s dominion so hard to pass. When you have vanquished Māra and his legions, bear your final body.
Verses of the Senior Nuns 1.11 The Book of the Ones Muttā (2nd)