[443] 5.
I paid homage to fire, to the moon and the sun,
and to deities; having gone to the fords of rivers,
I would descend into the water.
Undertaking many vows, I shaved half of my head;
I made my bed upon the bare ground;
I ate no food at night.
Delighting in ornament and adornment,
with bathings and with garments
I ministered to this body,
afflicted by sensual lust (kāmarāga).
Then, having gained faith (saddhā), I went forth into homelessness;
having seen the body as it really is (yathābhūta),
sensual lust has been uprooted.
All existences (bhava) have been utterly cut off,
and wishes and longings as well;
detached from all bonds (yoga),
I have attained peace (santi) of mind.
Thus the Therī Nanduttarā.
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.