(OPRC) Lesson 20 (October 12, 2023) | Tirokuḍḍa Sutta (Outside the Walls) 6-7 | Bhante Dr. G. Chandima

 

6. Amhākañca katā pūjā,

who have given honor to us,

dāyakā ca anipphalā;

it will not be fruitless for the donor.”

Na hi tattha kasī atthi,

There is no farming there,

gorakkhettha na vijjati.

no cow pasture can be found;

7. Vaṇijjā tādisī natthi,

likewise, there’s no trading,

hiraññena kayākayaṁ;    

and no commerce in gold.

Ito dinnena yāpenti,    

live on what is given here.

petā kālagatā tahiṁ. 

The departed, the dead in that place