The Mangala Sutta (Burmese: မင်္ဂလသုတ် Mingala thoke, Thai: มงคลสูตร , Khmer: មង្គលសូត្រ mongkhol sut) is a discourse (Pali: sutta) of the Buddha on the subject of 'blessings' (mangala, also translated as 'good omen' or 'auspices').[1] In this discourse, the Buddha describes 'blessings' that are wholesome personal pursuits or attainments, identified in a progressive manner from the mundane to the ultimate spiritual goal. In Sri Lanka this is known as "Maha Mangala Sutta" and this sutta considered to be part of "Maha Pirith".
This discourse is recorded in Theravada Buddhism's Pali Canon's Khuddaka Nikaya in two places: in the Khuddakapāṭha (Khp 5), and in the Sutta Nipāta (Sn 2.4).[2] In the latter source, the discourse is called the Mahāmangala Sutta. It is also traditionally included in books of 'protection' (paritta).
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It was preached at Jetavana Temple in answer to a question asked by a deva as to which things in this world could truly be considered blessings (mangalāni). The sutta describes thirty-eight blessings in ten sections,[3] as shown in the table below:
| Gp.1 | Not associating with fools | Associating with the wise | Expressing respect to those worthy of respect | ||
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| Gp.2 | Living in an amenable location | Having meritorious deeds in one's past | Setting oneself up properly in life | ||
| Gp.3 | Learnedness | Artfulness | Self-discipline | Artful speech | |
| Gp.4 | Filial piety | Cherishing one's children | Cherishing one's spouse | Not leaving work undone | |
| Gp.5 | Generosity | Dhamma practice | Caring for extended family | Blameless work | |
| Gp.6 | Avoiding unwholesomeness | Not drinking intoxicants | Non-recklessness in the Dhamma | ||
| Gp.7 | Respect | Humility | Contentment | Gratitude | Listening regularly to Dhamma teachings |
| Gp.8 | Patience | Openness to Criticism | Sight of a True Monk | Regular discussion of the Dhamma | |
| Gp.9 | Practising Austerities | Practising the Brahma-faring | Seeing the Four Noble Truths | Attainment of Nirvana | |
| Gp.10 | Mind free of Worldly Vicissitudes | Sorrowlessness | Free of Subtle Defilements | Blissful Mind |
Evang Me suthang Ekan samayan Bagawa Savaththiyan Viharathi Jethavane Anatha Pindikassa Arame Athako Anggnatharaya devatha abhikkanthaya Raththiya Abbikkanthavanna kevala kappan jethawanam Obasethwa Yena bagawa thenupasankaming upasankamiththa Bagawanthang abhiwa dethwa Ekamanthn attasi akamanthang thitakosa Deavatha Bagawanthang Ghathaya Ajjagasi
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Bahu Deva Manussacha - Mangalani Achintha ung Akankha Mana Soththanan - Bruhi Mangala Muththa mang
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Asewanacha Balanam - Pandithanancha Sevana Pujacha Puja neeya nam - Ethang Mangala Muththa mang
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Pathirupa Desa Vasocha Pubbetha Katha Punna tha Aththa Samma Panidicha - Ethang Mangala Muththa mang
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Bahuschchancha Sippancha Vinayacha susikkitho Subasithacha Yawacha - Ethang Mangala Muththa mang
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Mathapithu Upattanam Puththadarssa Sangaho anakulacha Kammantha - Ethang Mangala Muththa mang
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Danancha Dhammachirayacha -gnathakanancha sangaho Anawajjani Kammani - Ethang Mangala Muththa mang
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Arathi Virthi Papa Majjapanacha Sangngamo Appamadocha dhammesu - Ethang Mangala Muththa mang
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Garavocha Nivathocha Santhutti cha Kathan gnutha Kalena Dhamma Savanam - Ethang Mangala Muththa mang
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Kanthicha Sova Thassatha Samanancha Dassanan Kalena Dhamma Sakachcha - Ethang Mangala Muththa mang
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Thapocha Brahmachariyacha Ariya Sachchana Dassanan Nibbana Sachchakiriyacha - Ethang Mangala Muththa mang
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Puttassa Loka Dhammehi Chiththng yassana kampathi Asokan Virajan Kemang - Ethang Mangala Muththa mang
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Etha Disani Kathwana Sabbaththa Maparajitha Sabbantha Sothththing Thanthesan Mangala Muththa mang thi
The post-canonical Pali Commentary [4] explains that at the time the sutta was preached there was great discussion over the whole of Jambudvipa regarding the definition of blessings. The devas heard the discussion and argued among themselves till the matter spread to the highest Brahmā world. Then it was that Sakka suggested that a deva should visit the Buddha and ask him about it.
This sutta is one of the suttas at the preaching of which countless devas were present and countless beings realized the Truth.[5]
The sutta is often recited, and forms one of the commonest pieces of chanting used for the Paritta. To have it written down in a book is considered an act of great merit.[6]
King Dutthagamani once attempted to preach the Mangala Sutta at the Lohapasada, but he was too nervous to proceed.[7]
The preaching of the Mangala Sutta was one of the incidents of the Buddha's life represented in the Relic Chamber of the Ruwanwelisaya.[8]
[* Chandrabodhi chants the Mahamangala Sutta and other suttas in an 'Indian style'at [1] and Sangharakshita reads the Mahamangala and Karaniyametta suttas, although with other readings from the Pali Canon at [2] both retrieved from freebuddhistaudio.com
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