A Woman's Body Comments
This is the story of
Buddhist Nun
Teri Subhaa
Told as a poem by herself.
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Thank You, Dilipji, for rating the poem 5 stars and adding this one to your favourites.
poet, this poem is the most powerful one i have read from you Bravo!
Thank You, LeeAnn for accepting my invitation and expressing an appreciation of the poem
Where are my replies posted here to Sylvia, Richard and Dr Nehal? Disappearing!
Such a modern poem and then in that era's spirit...and about a woman, unbelievable, a great writing by a woman about a woman and then at that time! This way you see what poems can do. Still a timely poem, an excellent choice,5 Stars Topscore, and even more!
Women were not admitted to the Buddhist monasteries, in the early times. Even Lord Buddha was not convinced. When he finally admitted one, it was a low-caste woman, Marangi. King Bimbisara of Magadha objected to this. But the Lord convinced him.
Even more relevant today, as the war re: abortion continues erupting.
Yes, Richard. True. I still do not understand how the law-makers, the theocrats and the so-called activists stand to decide what a woman should do with her body. If she wants abortion, who are they to object? If the unborn baby has rights, so does the woman.
It is still a man's world. He decides what she has to do. That, repeat, that is illegal.
True. Very true. Men of all hues and races conspire together to deny women their rights
Very true. The poem may not be of the standard I wanted it to be, but the message is most relevant, loud and clear!
Beautiful story, dear Poet. The Terigadha stories are wonderful. A lesson with a significant message. Well penned....10
It is a pleasure reading your note on my poems. Thank You Geeta
I had posted rejoinders to the notes of Rose Marie here. But they are yet to appear. O' ph, ph!
The ultimate stanza expresses all. Thank you, Sir, for sharing this marvelous poem embedded with a great lesson.
I was just trying to bring out the significance of the story (real life) in the context of the present. Thank you for finding it relevant. Glad that you could relate to the cause. Immense gratitude to you, Rose Marie.
A wonderful and one of a kind story. Deeply poignant and touching.
This book of poems consisting of the experience of Teris (the Buddhist Nuns) is often ignored by the present Buddhist community.
Terigaadha is a collection of spiritual poems by Teris (Buddhist Nuns) of the sixth century BC, mostly during the lifetime of Lord Buddha.
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7/23/2025 9:38:47 AM # 1.0.0
A very powerful poem... nicely written too...5 stars
It is my pleasure to reading your comments, dear poet. Obliged