Theragāthā

Verses of the Senior Monks

Chapter of the Twos

2.27. Nanda­ka

Though a fine thoroughbred stumbles
It soon stands firm again;
It gains even more spirit,
And draws its load undeterred.

Even so, I am one endowed with vision,
A disciple of the Buddha!
You should remember me as a thoroughbred,
The Buddha’s rightful son.