I was only seven years old 
and had just gone forth 
when I overcame the mighty adder king 
with my psychic powers. 

I brought water for my mentor 
from the great lake Anotatta. 
When he saw me, 
my teacher declared: 

“Sāriputta, see this 
young boy coming, 
carrying a water pot, 
serene inside himself. 

His conduct inspires confidence, 
he is of lovely deportment: 
he is Anuruddha’s novice, 
assured in psychic powers. 

Made a thoroughbred by a thoroughbred, 
made good by the good, 
educated and trained by Anuruddha, 
who has completed his task. 

Having attained ultimate peace 
and witnessed the unshakable, 
that novice Sumana has the wish: 
‘May no-one find me out!’”