Thag 1.16 — Belaṭṭhasīsa

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Thag 1:16 Belaṭṭhasīsa

Just as a fine thoroughbred steed,
with swishing tail & mane
runs with next-to-no effort,
so my days & nights
run with next-to-no effort
now that I’ve gained a pleasure
        not of the flesh.1

Note

1. See SN 36:31 and Thag 1:85.