[439] For twenty-five years since I went forth,
not even for the mere duration of a finger-snap
did I attain the stilling of the mind (citta).
Not having obtained peace of mind,
drenched with sensual lust (kāmarāga),
wailing with arms upraised,
I entered the dwelling (vihāra).
I approached a bhikkhunī,
one who was worthy of my trust;
she taught me the Dhamma —
the aggregates (khandha), the sense bases (āyatana), and the elements (dhātu).
Having heard the Dhamma from her,
I sat down to one side.
I know my former lives (pubbenivāsa);
the divine eye (dibbacakkhu) has been purified;
and the knowledge encompassing the minds of others (cetopariyañāṇa);
the ear element (sotadhātu) has been purified;
psychic power (iddhi) too has been realized by me;
the destruction of the taints (āsava) has been attained by me;
the six direct knowledges (abhiññā) have been realized;
the Buddha's teaching has been done.
A certain bhikkhunī, unknown [by name].
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.