Therigatha

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Therigatha : Verses of the Elder Nuns
The Therigatha (Theri+Gatha) consists poems(gathas) written by Theris i.e. Elder Nuns(also known as Bhikkunis) who were the foremost and fully enlightened (Arahats) & mostly of the time of Buddha. These infinitely self illuminated Elder Nuns had also reached the other shore of Nirvana/Nibbana (transcendental dimension) where there is eternal bliss and eternal life. These accounts serve as inspiration to follow in their footsteps.

Note : The Pali verse numbers appear in the braces {}.