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1. In the city of Bandhumatī, there was a Khattiya named Bandhumā. On the full moon day, he observed the Uposatha. 2. At that time, I was a pot-maid there. Seeing the king with his retinue, I thought thus then: 3. ‘Even the king, abandoning his kingdom, observes the Uposatha. Surely that deed is fruitful, the people are delighted.’ 4. Reflecting wisely on misfortune and poverty, making my mind joyful, I observed the Uposatha. 5. Having observed the Uposatha, in the teaching of the Perfectly Enlightened One, by that well-done deed, I went to Tāvatiṃsa. 6. There, my well-made mansion, rose up a yojana high. Adorned with excellent pinnacled houses, and beautifully furnished with great seats. 7. A hundred thousand nymphs always attend upon me. Surpassing other deities, I always shine forth. 8. For sixty-four kings of devas, I was chief queen. For sixty-three universal monarchs, I was chief queen. 9. Having a golden complexion, I wandered through existences. Everywhere I am supreme; this is the fruit of the Uposatha. 10. Elephant vehicles, horse vehicles, chariot vehicles, and palanquins; I obtain all of these. This is the fruit of the Uposatha. 11. Made of gold, made of silver, and also made of crystal; and made of coral, I obtain all. 12. Silk blankets, linen and cotton garments; and precious cloths, I obtain all. 13. Food, drink, edibles, clothes, beds, and seats; I obtain all of these. This is the fruit of the Uposatha. 14. Excellent perfumes and garlands, powders and ointments; I obtain all of these. This is the fruit of the Uposatha. 15. Pinnacled houses and palaces, pavilions, mansions, and caves; I obtain all of these. This is the fruit of the Uposatha. Enough. 16. “Seven years old by birth, I went forth into homelessness; Before half a month had passed, I attained arahantship. 17. “My defilements are burnt away, All existences are uprooted; All cankers are destroyed, There is no rebirth now. 18. “In the ninety-first eon, The deed I did then; I know no bad destination, This is the fruit of the Uposatha. 19. “My defilements are burnt away… I dwell without cankers. 20. “Welcome indeed it was for me… The Buddha’s teaching has been done. 21. “The four analytical knowledges… The Buddha’s teaching has been done.” Thus indeed, the bhikkhuni Ekūposathikā uttered these verses. The Apadāna of Theri Ekūposathikā, the first. 2. The Apadāna of Theri Saḷalapupphikā 22. “On the bank of the Candabhāgā river, I was a kinnarī then; I saw the god of gods, The bull among men, walking. 23. “Having gathered saḷala flowers, I gave them to the best of Buddhas; The Great Hero smelled The divine-scented saḷala. 24. “Having received it, the Sambuddha, Vipassī, leader of the world; The Great Hero smelled it, While I was looking on then. 25. “Having raised my joined hands, And worshipped the best of bipeds; Having gladdened my own mind, Then I ascended the mountain. 26. “In the ninety-first eon, The flower I gave then; I know no bad destination, This is the fruit of Buddha-worship. 27. “My defilements are burnt away… I dwell without cankers. 28. “Welcome indeed it was for me… The Buddha’s teaching has been done. 29. “The four analytical knowledges… The Buddha’s teaching has been done.” Thus indeed, the bhikkhuni Saḷalapupphikā uttered these verses. The Apadāna of Theri Saḷalapupphikā, the second. 3. The Apadāna of Theri Modakadāyikā 30. “In the city of Bandhumatī, I was a pot-maid; Taking my share, I was going as a water-carrier. 31. “On the path, seeing a recluse, With a calm mind, composed Reached; With a serene mind, joyful, I gave three sweetmeats. 32. By that well-done deed, And by my aspirations; For ninety-one eons, I did not go to a state of woe. 33. Having made that my attainment, I experienced all; Having given three sweetmeats, I reached the unshakeable state. 34. My defilements are burnt… I dwell without taints. 35. Indeed, it was a good coming for me… The Buddha's teaching has been done. 36. The four analytical knowledges… The Buddha's teaching has been done. 37. In the city of Haṃsavatī, I was a young girl then; My mother and my father, They went to work. 38. At midday, the sun [shining], I saw a recluse; Following along the street, I prepared a seat. 39. With woolen rugs and various cloths, Having prepared my seat; With a serene mind, joyful, I spoke these words. 40. The ground is hot and boiling, The sun stands at midday; And the winds do not blow, It is time for rain here. 41. This seat is prepared, For your sake, Great Sage; Taking compassion, Sit on my seat. 42. The recluse sat there, Well-tamed, with a pure mind; Taking his bowl, I gave him what was prepared. 43. By that well-done deed, And by my aspirations; Having abandoned the human body, I went to Tāvatiṃsa. 44. There for me, a well-made mansion, Well-created with a seat; Sixty yojanas high, Thirty yojanas wide. 45. Made of gold, made of gems, And also made of crystal; And made of rubies, Various couches are mine. 46. With cushions and various cloths, and with delightful patterns; And with fur on one side, my couches are well-arranged. When I wish to go, filled with laughter and play; With the excellent couch, I go where I desire. Of eighty kings of gods, I was the chief queen; Of seventy wheel-turning monarchs, I was the chief queen. Wandering through existence after existence, I obtain great wealth; There is no lack in my enjoyments, this is the fruit of one seat. I wander in two existences, among gods and then among humans; Other existences I do not know, this is the fruit of one seat. I am born in two families, among Khattiyas and also Brahmins; Of high lineage everywhere, this is the fruit of one seat. I do not know sorrow, nor mental anguish for myself; I do not know disfigurement, this is the fruit of one seat. Nurses attend upon me, many hunchbacks and female attendants; I go from lap to lap, this is the fruit of one seat. Some bathe me, some feed me, others always entertain me; Others anoint me with perfume, this is the fruit of one seat. Whether in a pavilion or at the foot of a tree, or dwelling in an empty house; Knowing my intention, a couch appears for me. This is my last, my final existence now; Even today, having renounced sovereignty, I went forth into homelessness. A hundred thousand aeons ago, the gift I gave then; I do not know a bad destination, this is the fruit of one seat. My defilements are burnt away; All existences are uprooted; I am free from all bonds; I dwell without defilements. Welcome indeed it was for me; My coming was not in vain; The three knowledges are attained; The Buddha's teaching has been done. The four analytical knowledges, And these eight liberations, The six direct knowledges are attained; The Buddha's teaching has been done. ti. The fourth, the Therī Apadāna of Ekāsanadāyikā. 5. The Therī Apadāna of Pañcadīpadāyikā 61. In the city of Haṃsavatī, I was then a wanderer; From park to park, I roamed, seeking merit. 62. On a dark moon day, I saw the supreme Bodhi; Having gladdened my mind there, I sat at the foot of the Bodhi tree. 63. Having established a respectful mind, And made an añjali with my hands on my head; Having expressed joy, I thought thus immediately. 64. “If the Buddha is of immeasurable virtues, An incomparable person; Let him show me a miracle, Let this Bodhi tree shine forth.” 65. As soon as I had reflected, The Bodhi tree blazed forth immediately; It became entirely golden, All directions shone brightly. 66. For seven days and nights, I sat at the foot of the Bodhi tree; When the seventh day arrived, I made an offering of lamps. 67. Surrounding the seat, Five lamps blazed; Until the sun rose, My lamps blazed then. 68. By that well-done deed, And by my aspirations and resolves; Having abandoned the human body, I went to Tāvatiṃsa. 69. There my well-made mansion, Is called Pañcadīpa (Five Lamps); Sixty yojanas high, Thirty yojanas wide. 70. Innumerable lamps, Blazed around me; As far as the divine abode, It shone with the light of lamps. 71. Sitting facing forward, If I wish to see; Up, down, and across, I see everything with my eye. 72. As far as I desire, To see the well-doers and ill-doers; There is no obstruction, In trees or mountains. 73. I exercised sovereignty, Over eighty kings of devas; I exercised sovereignty, Over hundreds of Cakkavattī kings. 74. Whatever womb I am reborn into, Whether divine or human; Hundreds of thousands of lamps, Blaze around me. 75. Having fallen from the deva world, I was reborn in my mother’s womb; While being in my mother’s womb, My eye did not Hundreds of thousands of lamps, endowed with meritorious deeds, burn in the lying-in chamber— this is the fruit of the five lamps. When the last existence arrived, I turned my mind away; I touched the ageless, deathless, the cool state of Nibbāna. At seven years of age, I attained arahantship; the Buddha, Gotama, ordained me, knowing my virtues. Whether dwelling in a pavilion, at the root of a tree, or in an empty house, a lamp always burns— this is the fruit of the five lamps. My divine eye is purified, I am skilled in concentration; I have attained the perfection of supernormal powers— this is the fruit of the five lamps. All tasks completed, done what was to be done, taintless; I, Pañcadīpā, venerate the feet of the Great Hero, the Seer. A hundred thousand aeons ago, when I gave the lamp then, I have known no suffering state— this is the fruit of the five lamps. My defilements are burnt away... I dwell taintless. Indeed, it was a good coming for me... the Buddha's teaching has been done. The four analytical knowledges... the Buddha's teaching has been done. On the bank of the Candabhāgā river, I was a kinnarī then; I saw the stainless Buddha, self-born, unconquered. With a clear and joyful mind, filled with rapture, with joined palms, taking a garland of reeds,