Monday, 30 January 2012

MANGALA SUTTA .......


 1. Many  deities and men , yearning  after good.  Have  pondered on blessing. Pray , tell me the supreme blessing.
2.  not to follow or  associate with fools , to associate with the wise , and honour  those who are worthy of honour . this is the supreme blessing .
3. to reside in suitable locality , to have done meritorious actions in the past , and to have set oneself on the right course  this is the supreme blessing .
4 .vast learning , perfect handicraft , a highly trained discipline and pleasant speech . this is the supreme blessing .
5 .  the support of father and mother the cherishing of wife and children and peaceful occupations . this is the supreme blessing .
6 . liberality , righteous conduct, the helping of relative and blameless actions o. this is supreme blessing .
7. to cease and abstain from evil, forbearance  with respect to intoxicants and steadfastness in virtue. This is   blessing .
8. reverence humility contentment ,gratitude and dhamma. This is supreme blessing .
9. patience , obedience, sight of the samanas (holy men) and religious discussions at due season. This is the supreme blessing .
10. self –control , pure life , perception of the noble truths and the realistion of nibbana. This si the supreme blessing .
11.  he whose mind does not flutter , by contact with worldly contingencies, sorrowless, stainless and secure . this is the supreme blessing .

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