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[Intro]
Upon a mountain, high and still,
The Buddha sat with peaceful will.
A seeker came with hands held high,
With words of praise beneath the sky.
[Verse 1]
In Padumuttara Buddha's time,
A Brahmin came with thoughts sublime.
He bowed before the Noble One,
Whose wisdom shone like the morning sun.
He praised the Teacher of the Way,
Whose Dhamma lights the darkest day.
As vast as oceans, strong as a lion,
His fearless wisdom kept on shining.
[Chorus]
Noble words, a heart sincere,
Let truth and kindness guide us here.
Speak with wisdom, speak with care,
Let love and compassion fill the air.
Do not praise for wealth or gain,
Do not spread anger, lies, or pain.
Let every word bring peace and light,
And make the world a place more bright.
[Verse 2]
The Buddha knew the Brahmin's heart,
And blessed the merit of his art.
For sixty thousand aeons bright,
He would enjoy celestial delight.
A Buddha named Angirasa would rise,
And wisdom would open his inner eyes.
As Satarangsi, he would be known,
A noble heir to the Dhamma shown.
[Chorus]
Noble words, a heart sincere,
Let truth and kindness guide us here.
Faith and wisdom, strong and true,
The path of freedom starts with you.
Leave behind the endless chase,
For wealth and power, pride and praise.
Train the mind and let it see,
The truth that sets the spirit free.
[Verse 3]
At seven years, he joined the way,
And practiced meditation every day.
In forest shade or quiet ground,
The peace of deeper insight found.
With wisdom clear and mind made still,
He overcame each selfish will.
The highest knowledge came to be,
A life of perfect liberty.
[Bridge]
Right speech is truthful, kind, and wise,
It brings the light that never dies.
No falsehood, anger, or deceit,
Let every heart with kindness meet.
Faith is the beginning of the road,
Concentration lightens every load.
Wisdom breaks the chains within,
And freedom comes when we end craving.
[Final Chorus]
Noble words, the light of truth,
A lesson for the old and youth.
Praise with honesty, live with care,
And let compassion everywhere.
From faith to wisdom, step by step,
Beyond attachment, beyond regret.
The Buddha's path, forever bright,
Leads every seeker toward the light.
[Outro]
A noble word, a noble deed,
A seed of wisdom we all need.
May every heart awaken and see,
The path to peace and liberty.
The Story of Satarangsīya Thera – The Brahmin Who Praised Buddha Padumuttara and Attained Arahantship
The Power of Noble Speech: A Buddhist Story of Faith, Wisdom, and Spiritual Liberation
The Satarangsīya Therāpadāna is recorded in the Tipiṭaka, Volume 32, Sutta Piṭaka, Khuddaka Nikāya, Apadāna, Vījanī Vagga, Story No. 52. It describes the merit resulting from praising the Buddha, the Teacher and Guide of the World.
According to the scripture, during the time of Buddha Padumuttara, a Brahmin who had mastered the sacred mantras lived near a mountain. When he learned that the Buddha was sitting on the mountain, he approached Him, respectfully joined his palms, and praised the Buddha with words expressing deep admiration.
He described the Buddha as a great spiritual hero who taught the supreme Dhamma, surrounded by the community of monks and shining brilliantly like a blazing fire.
He also compared the Buddha's unwavering wisdom to the vast ocean and His fearless teaching to the courage of a lion.
Buddha Padumuttara understood the Brahmin's thoughts and proclaimed the results of his meritorious deed.
The Buddha declared that the Brahmin would enjoy celestial sovereignty for sixty thousand aeons. In a future era, a Buddha named Aṅgīrasa would arise, and the Brahmin would become a spiritual heir to that Buddha's teaching, attaining arahantship under the name Satarangsī.
The elder later recounted that he entered the monastic life at the age of seven and developed deep concentration through meditation.
He attained the Four Analytical Knowledges, the Eight Liberations, and the Six Higher Knowledges.
His verses also mention four Universal Monarchs named Roma, who possessed the Seven Treasures and great power.
Ultimately, Satarangsīya Thera declared that he had completed the work of the Buddha's teaching, signifying his attainment of the highest goal of Buddhist practice: arahantship.
7. His Life According to the Commentary
The commentary to the Satarangsīya Therāpadāna provides further details about his previous lives.
His birth as a Brahmin and renunciation
During the time of Buddha Padumuttara, the future elder was born into a Brahmin family. He became highly educated in Sanskrit grammatical and interpretative traditions and mastered the Three Vedas.
He subsequently renounced household life and became an ascetic, residing in the Himalayan wilderness.
His encounter with Buddha Padumuttara
One day, Buddha Padumuttara ascended a high mountain in search of solitude and sat there in meditation.
The ascetic saw the Buddha and experienced great joy. He joined his palms in reverence and praised the Buddha through several expressions of admiration.
This act became an important source of merit in his spiritual history.
His celestial and royal existences
According to the commentary, as a result of his meritorious action, he was reborn in the six sensual celestial realms.
He later became a Universal Monarch named Satarangsī in the human world on several occasions.
His final birth and attainment
In the era of the Buddha of the present dispensation, he was born into a respectable family.
At only seven years of age, he entered the monastic order and attained arahantship.
Because of the spiritual foundations accumulated through his previous meritorious actions, his wisdom was already mature enough to realize the highest Dhamma.
After attaining liberation, he reflected upon his previous actions and recalled the meritorious deeds that had contributed to his spiritual development.
He then expressed his joy by proclaiming his past-life account in the verses of the Satarangsīya Therāpadāna.
8. The Seven Buddhist Teachings
The story provides seven valuable principles for contemporary society:
1. Right Speech (Sammā Vācā): Use truthful, beneficial, and respectful words. Avoid falsehood, divisive speech, harsh language, and meaningless gossip.
2. Recollection of the Buddha (Buddhānussati): Remember the Buddha's wisdom, purity, and compassion as inspiration for one's own conduct.
3. Faith (Saddhā): Develop confidence in the Buddha's teachings and translate that faith into learning and practice.
4. Noble Speech (Kalyāṇavācā): Praise others sincerely and truthfully, without exaggeration or hidden personal interests.
5. Renunciation (Nekkhamma): Reduce attachment to sensual pleasures and cultivate inner simplicity.
6. Concentration (Samādhi): Train the mind through meditation to develop stability, clarity, and tranquility.
7. Wisdom and Liberation (Paññā and Vimutti): Develop insight into reality and overcome mental defilements, leading toward liberation from suffering.
The central lesson is that faith and noble speech can be the beginning of a spiritual journey, but genuine liberation requires sustained practice, concentration, and wisdom.
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