Sujātā

I was adorned with jewelry and all dressed up,
with garlands, and sandalwood makeup piled on,
all covered over with decorations,
and surrounded by my maids.

Taking food and drink,
staples and dainties in no small amount,
I left my house
and betook myself to the park.

I enjoyed myself there and played about,
and then, returning to my own house,
I saw a monastic dwelling,
and so I entered the Añjana grove at Sāketa.

Seeing the light of the world,
I paid homage and sat down.
Out of compassion
the seer taught me the Dhamma.

When I heard the great hermit,
I penetrated the truth.
Right there I encountered the Dhamma,
the stainless, deathless state.

Then, having understood the true teaching,
I went forth to homelessness.
I’ve attained the three knowledges;
the Buddha’s bidding was not in vain.