Satharavendana Sutta

SN 11:19 The Worship of the Teacher (or Sakka's Worship)

Translated from the Pali by John D. Ireland

He who is perfectly Enlightened Here in this world with all its gods, The teacher honored above all— Him I revere, O Matali.

He in whom thoughts of greed and hate And ignorance are out away— All taints destroyed, the Arahant— Him I adore, O Matali.

Those with greed and hate dispelled, Those overcoming ignorance, Disciples, not gathering attachments, But training with all diligence— Those I revere, O Matali.