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Verses of the Elder Bhikkhunīs Chapter of the Fives Verses of the Elder Candā “I was destitute, a widow without children, friends or relatives. Food and cloth were difficult to come by, so I would take a bowl and walking stick, and went begging from one family to another. I wandered for seven years, consumed by heat and cold. When I saw a bhikkhunī accepting food and drink, I approached her and said: ‘I want to go forth into homelessness.’ Out of compassion for me, Paṭācārā allowed me to go forth. Then she exhorted me, and spurred me on to the highest aim. I heard and followed her instruction. Ayya’s guidance was not in vain: possessing the three knowledges, I am free from influences.” … The Elder Candā The Chapter of the Fives is finished.