The First Paean of Joy Uttered By the Buddha Immediately After His Enlightenment

Through countless weary lives

I have sought the builder of this house

and could not find him.

Now, I have found you, O Builder,

and you shall build no more.

The rafters are broken,

the ridge pole is shattered.

I have beaten out desire

and my mind is now free.

---The Buddha, in The Dhammapada, verses 153 and 154---