Verses of the Senior Monks 2.27

The Book of the Twos

Chapter Three

Nandaka (1st)

Though a fine thoroughbred may stumble,
it soon stands firm again.
It gains even more urgency,
and draws its load undeterred.

Even so is one accomplished in vision,
a disciple of the Buddha.
Remember me as a thoroughbred,
the Buddha’s rightful son.