(OPRC) Lesson 23 (November 2, 2023) | Tirokuḍḍa Sutta (Outside the Walls) 12-13 | Bhante Dr. G. Chandima

 

12.Ayañca kho dakkhiṇā dinnā,
But that gift that has been given,

saṅghamhi suppatiṭṭhitā; 

 and well placed in the Sangha,

Dīgharattaṁ hitāyassa,
is of benefit to them for a long time,

ṭhānaso upakappati.
immediately it is of benefit.

13. So ñātidhammo ca ayaṁ nidassito, 

 This then is the definition of a relative’s duties—

Petāna pūjā ca katā uḷārā;
and by this great honour has been done to the departed,

Balañca bhikkhūnamanuppadinnaṁ,
strength has also been given to the monks,

Tumhehi puññaṁ pasutaṁ anappakanti.
and no little merit has been produced by you!