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Verses of the Elder Bhikkhunīs Chapter of the Sixes Verses of the Elder Sujātā “Bejeweled and all dolled up, wearing flower garlands, scented with sandalwood, I was completely covered with adornments, attended by a following of servants. After taking food and drink, many tasty dishes and a generous amount of grains, I left home, and went to the park. There I had a good time, played around, and then went back to my own house. Since I wanted to see a monastery, I went into Añjana forest at Sāketa. There I saw the Buddha, shedding light on the world. I paid respects and sat down. The Seer taught me the Dhamma out of compassion. After hearing the Great Sage, I penetrated the truth. There I touched the stainless Dhamma, the path to the deathless. Then, because I had become aware of the true Dhamma, I went forth into homelessness. I obtained the three knowledges, the teaching of the Buddha was not in vain.” The Elder Sujātā