Thag 2.26 — Puṇṇamāsa (2nd)

English translation by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Translation

Text

Thag 2:26 Puṇṇamāsa

Shedding five hindrances1
to reach rest from the yoke,
taking the Dhamma as mirror
my own knowledge & vision,

I reflected on this body—
    the whole thing,
    inside & out,
    my own & others’.
How vain & empty the body appeared!

Note

1. The five hindrances are sensual desire, ill will, sloth & drowsiness, restlessness & anxiety, and uncertainty. See SN 46:51.