1.1“Idañhi taṁ jetavanaṁ,“This is indeed that Jeta’s Grove,¹1.2isisaṅghanisevitaṁ;frequented by the Saṅgha of seers,1.3Āvutthaṁ dhammarājena,where the King of Dhamma stayed:1.4pītisañjananaṁ mama.it brings me joy!

2.1Kammaṁ vijjā ca dhammo ca,Deeds, knowledge, and principle;2.2sīlaṁ jīvitamuttamaṁ;ethical conduct, an excellent livelihood;2.3Etena maccā sujjhanti,by these are mortals purified,2.4na gottena dhanena vā.not by clan or wealth.

3.1Tasmā hi paṇḍito poso,That’s why an astute person,3.2sampassaṁ atthamattano;seeing what’s good for themselves,3.3Yoniso vicine dhammaṁ,would examine the teaching rationally,3.4evaṁ tattha visujjhati.that’s how they become purified in that.

4.1Sāriputtova paññāya,Sāriputta is full of wisdom,²4.2sīlena upasamena ca;ethics, and peace.4.3Yopi pāraṅgato bhikkhu,Even a mendicant who has crossed over4.4etāvaparamo siyā”ti.might at best equal him.”