(OPRC) Lesson 8 (July 20, 2023) | Maṅgala Sutta (Blessings) 9-10 | Bhante Dr. G. Chandima Skip to main content

(OPRC) Lesson 8 (July 20, 2023) | Maṅgala Sutta (Blessings) 9-10 | Bhante Dr. G. Chandima


Khuddakapāṭha 5
(Minor Texts)

Maṅgala Sutta
(Blessings)

9. Dānañca dhammacariyā ca
Acts of giving, righteous living,

ñātakānañca saṅgaho

Relatives and kin supporting,

Anavajjāni kammāni
Actions blameless then pursuing:
                                                     
Etaṁ maṅgalamuttamaṁ
this is a supreme blessing.


10. Āratī viratī pāpā
Avoiding evil and abstaining,

Majjapānā ca saṁyamo
From besotting drinks refraining,

Appamādo ca dhammesu
Diligence in Dhamma doing:

Etaṁ maṅgalamuttamaṁ
this is a supreme blessing.


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