Middle Nikaya Majjhima Nikaya

34. State of Cowherd (Culagopalaka Sutta).

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Thus have I heard.
One time Bhagavan among tribes which served (Bat-term) in Ukkacela, on the banks of the Ganges. Here Bhagavan called the monks:
- Hey monks.
- Ladies and yes, lord.
The monks did Bhagavan replied yes. Bhagavan preached as follows:
- In ancient times, the monks, in Magadha have no mind cowboy, at the end of rainy season, during harvest, not observe this side of the Ganges, do not observe the other side of the Ganges, chase herd to the other side in Suvideha, the spot can not wade through. This monks, cows bunched together shove between the Ganges and crashed here. Wherefore? This monks, as cowboy in Magadha is no mind, at the end of rainy season, during harvest, not observe this side of the Ganges, not observing the other side of the Ganges, chasing cows over the edge the other party in Suvideha, spot to wade through.
Also, the monks, some recluse or Brahmin knows this life is not smart, not well known progeny, artless world know ma, ma non artless world know, not well known death international, non-death artless world know, those who think that should be heard, must believe these people, they will meet the long-term suffering misfortune.
In ancient times, the monks, in Magadha there have cowboy position, at the end of rainy season, during harvest, after observing this side of the Ganges, after observing the other side of the Ganges, chase herd to the other side in Suvideha, the spot may wade through. The man started chasing away old bulls, the leader. The after wading cross the Ganges, to the other side safely. Then he passed through the powerful bulls, the bulls have been trained. The after wading cross the Ganges, to the other side safely. Then he chased through the bulls, large, the cows, grow. The after wading cross the Ganges, to the other side safely. Then he chased through the small calves, the calves are fed. The after wading cross the Ganges, to the other side safely. This ancient monks that there was little cow is born, thanks chasing cows mother cow, ran, yelling, after wading cross the Ganges, also to the other side safely . Why? This monks, as cowboy in Magadha as a location, at the end of rainy season, during harvest, after observing this side of the Ganges, after observing the other side of the Ganges, chasing Forum crawl to the other side in Suvideha, the spot may wade through.
Also, the monks, some recluse or Brahmin well know for this life, well know for the next, well known ghost world, well known international non-ma, well known global death , well-known international non-death. Those who think, need to hear, need to believe these people, they will be happy, lasting peace.
This monks, such as the old bulls, the leader, they had to wade cross the Ganges and to the other side safely. Also, the monks, the monks are the Arhat level, was rid of cankers, into complacent practice, the thing to do was to do, laid down the burden, reached purpose, the fetters property was completely annihilated, had been freed by right knowledge. These men, after wading cross the Mara river, was the other side safely.
This monks, such as the growth bulls, the bulls have chosen, after wading cross the Ganges, to the other side safely. Also, the monks, the monks after the except in the lower part fetters, was born of, at that enter Nirvana, no longer have to return to this world again. But they, after wading cross Mara river will reach the shore safely.
Just as, monks, these bulls, large, the cows, grow, these should after wading cross the Ganges, were to the other side safely. Also, the monks, the monks were eradicated three fetters, reduce greed, hatred and delusion, the First Hybrid attained, after this life back again, will eradicate suffering. But they, after wading cross Mara river will reach the shore safely.
Just as, monks, those calves, small, sucking calves, the after wading cross the Ganges, were to the other side safely. Also, the monks, the monks eradicated three fetters, attained a Stream, certain not fall into evil, reached enlightenment. These men wade cross Mara river and going to the other side safely.
Just as, monks, calf childhood, newborn, thanks chasing cows mother cow, ran, yelling, after wading cross the Ganges, the other side has a way safe. Also, the monks, the monks practice option, depending on the credit issue, these people after wading cross the Mara river to the other side safely.
This Monks, now I am well known for this life, well know for the next life, well-known for the ghost world, well-known to the world non-ma, well known to the world of death, knew how to pilot Gender death. Those who think, need to hear, need to believe in me, then they will be happy, lasting peace.
Bhagavan such preaching. After Auspicious say, the Master again added the verse as follows:This life and the next life,
presentation skill wise,
realm Ma achieved,
not achieved Death Scenes.
Career Enlightenment value,
Knowing all the world,
the immortal doors wide open,
peaceful Achieving Nirvana.
Ma horizontal lines are cut,
rotten and corrupt,
Live prolific joy,
peace Achieving Nirvana, (Hey monks).END=NAM MO SAKYAMUNI BUDDHA.( 3 TIMES ).VIETNAMESE TRANSLATE ENGLISH BY=THICH CHAN TANH.THE MIND OF ENLIGTHMENT.WORLD VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST ORDER=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=GOLDEN LOTUS MONASTERY=AUSTRALIA,SYDNEY.24/9/2015.