THE SUPREME BLESSINGS

Dissociating fools, associating wise and paying honour to those who deserve honour- This indeed is a Blessing Supreme.

Life in a befitting place, good deeds done in the past and aspirations that are noble and high- This indeed is a Blessing Supreme.

Well learned and thoroughly skilled, disciplined and properly trained, pleasant in every utterance made- This indeed is a Blessing Supreme.

Looking after one’s dear parents and maintaining the family and wife, engagement in a decent profession – This indeed is a Blessing Supreme.

Charity as well as righteous conduct, helping relatives and blameless activities – This indeed is a Blessing Supreme.

To avoid and shun all evil and to abstain from intoxicating drinks, diligence in all matters concerned- This indeed is a Blessing Supreme.

Reverence, humility and contentment, gratitude as well as hearing of Dhamma at proper times- This indeed is a Blessing Supreme.

Patience, obedience and the sight of holy sages, participation Dhamma discussions at proper times- This indeed is a Blessing Supreme.

Self control, noble life, realisation of the Nibbana as well – This indeed is a Blessing Supreme.

A sorrowless, stainless and secure mind that remains unshaken before vicissitudes of life– This indeed is a Blessing Supreme.

Conducting themselves in this manner they remain victorious in all spheres and attain happiness everywhere- To them these indeed are Blessings Supreme, ETAM MANGALAM UTTAMAM.