(OPRC) Lesson 19 (October 5, 2023) | Tirokuḍḍa Sutta (Outside the Walls) 3-5 | Bhante Dr. G. Chandima

3. Evaṁ dadanti ñātīnaṁ,

Thus, give to their departed relatives,

ye honti anukampakā;

those who are compassionate

Suciṁ paṇītaṁ kālena,

at the right time, pure, excellent,

kappiyaṁ pānabhojanaṁ.

suitable drink and food.

4. Idaṁ vo ñātīnaṁ hotu,

Thinking: “May this go to our relatives,

sukhitā hontu ñātayo;

may our relatives be happy!”

Te ca tattha samāgantvā,

Those who have gathered

ñātipetā samāgatā.

the departed relatives who have assembled

5. Pahūte annapānamhi,

around the food and drink,

sakkaccaṁ anumodare;

respectfully offer their thanks:

Ciraṁ jīvantu no ñātī,

saying: “ May our relatives live long!

yesaṁ hetu labhāmase.

Those to whom we owe this gain,