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Thag 6.1 - Uruveḷakassapa Translated by Bhikkhu Sujato Source: https://suttacentral.net/thag6.1/en/sujato License: CC0-1.0 Verses of the Senior Monks 6.1 The Book of the Sixes Chapter One Uruveḷakassapa Seeing the demonstrations of the renowned Gotama was not enough for me to bow to him— I was blinded by jealousy and conceit. Knowing my thoughts, the trainer of men scolded me. I was struck with a sense of urgency, so astonishing and hair-raising! Setting aside the petty powers I had before as a matted-hair ascetic, I then went forth in the victor’s instruction. I used to be content with sacrifice, the realm of sensual pleasures was my priority. But later I eradicated desire, and hatred and also delusion. I know my past lives; my clairvoyance is clarified; I have psychic powers, and know the minds of others; I have attained clairaudience. I’ve attained the goal for the sake of which I went forth from the lay life to homelessness— the ending of all fetters.