5. VaṭṭakajātakaThe Quail: a past life story
“Santi pakkhā apatanā, santi pādā avañcanā;I have wings that do not fly! I have feet that do not walk! Mātāpitā ca nikkhantā, jātaveda paṭikkamā”ti.Mother and father have fled! jātaveda the fire: go back!
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Note:Translations, dictionaries and commentaries were not made by the Blessed One.Cross-check with Pali in 4 main nikayas.
“Santi pakkhā apatanā, santi pādā avañcanā;I have wings that do not fly! I have feet that do not walk! Mātāpitā ca nikkhantā, jātaveda paṭikkamā”ti.Mother and father have fled! jātaveda the fire: go back!