(OPRC) Lesson 29 (December 21, 2023) | Nidhikaṇḍa Sutta (the Reserve Fund) 11-12 | Bhante Dr. G. Chandima

 

Khuddakapāṭha 8
(Minor Texts)

Nidhikaṇḍa Sutta
(the Reserve Fund)

11. Suvaṇṇatā susaratā,
Good looks, a sweet voice,

susaṇṭhānā surūpatā;
a good shape, and good appearance,

Ādhipaccaparivāro,
leadership and followers:

sabbametena labbhati.
through this they have it all.

12. Padesarajjaṁ issariyaṁ,
Sovereignty of a local kingdom,

cakkavattisukhaṁ piyaṁ;
the happiness of a Wheel-Turning Monarch,

Devarajjampi dibbesu,
even divine kingship in the heavens:

sabbametena labbhati.
through this they have it all.