Chapter One

“One of those monks who live in Pāṭaliputta—

such brilliant speakers, and very learned—

stands at the door:

the old man, Khujjasobhita.

One of those monks who live in Pāṭaliputta—

such brilliant speakers, and very learned—

stands at the door:

an old man, trembling in the gale.”

“By war well fought, by sacrifice well made,

by victory in battle;

by leading the spiritual life:

that’s how one prospers in happiness.”