Translated from the Pali by Thanissaro Bhikkhu (Geoffrey DeGraff)
Copyright © 1997 Thanissaro Bhikkhu
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I. Pairs (vv. 1-20)
II. Heedfulness (21-32)
III. The Mind (33-43)
IV. Blossoms (44-59)
V. Fools (60-75)
VI. The Wise (76-89)
VII. Arahants (90-99)
VIII. Thousands (100-115)
IX. Evil (116-128)
X. The Rod (129-145)
XI. Aging (146-156)
XII. Self (157-166)
XIII. Worlds (167-178)
XIV. Awakened (179-196)
XV. Happy (197-208)
XVI. Dear Ones (209-220)
XVII. Anger (221-234)
XVIII. Impurities (235-255)
XIX. The Judge (256-272)
XX. The Path (273-289)
XXI. Miscellany (290-305)
XXII. Hell (306-319)
XXIII. Elephants (320-333)
XXIV. Craving (334-359)
XXV. Monks (360-382)
XXVI. Brahmans (383-423)