LAST BUDDHA'S WORDS - SELF RELIANCE
Those who, either now or after I am dead, shall be a lamp
unto themselves,
relying upon themselves only and not relying upon any external help, but
holding fast to the truth as their lamp,
and seeking their salvation in the truth alone,
shall not look for assistance to any one besides themselves,
it is they, Ananda, among my bhikshus, who shall reach the very topmost
height But they must be anxious to learn.
My age is now full ripe, my life draws to its close:
I leave you, I depart, ,
relying on myself alone!
Be earnest then, O brethren, holy, full of thought!
Be steadfast in resolve! Keep watch o'er your own hearts!
Who wearies not, but holds fast to his truth and law,
Shall cross this sea of life, shall make an end of grief.
When the light of gnosis has dispelled the darkness of ignorance, when
all existences has been seen as without substance, peace ensues when life
draws toan end, which seems to cure along sickness at last.
Everything, whether stationary or movable,
is bound to perish in the end.
Be ye therefore mindful and vigilant!
The time for my entry in Nirvana has now arrived!
There are my last words!
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