Then he addressed the monks saying, "O monks." The utterances of the compassionate Buddha are never void of love. Purposes of Paritta Chanting Factors for the Efficacy of Paritta Proper way of performing Conclusion Bibliography fIntroduction Most of traditional festivals are directly connected to a certain a religion or religions Buddhism does not recommend the mere devotional and blind- faith religious rituals or ceremonies By the power of the Dhamma (as before) be rendered nugatory. It conduces to perfect understanding, to full realization and to Nibbana. "Homage to Vessabhu (the Buddha) free from all defilements and possessed of ascetic energy. No. "Five hundred Yakkhas from the Vessamitta mountain, diverse in hue, possessed of iddhi power, radiant, comely, and followed by a retinue of attendants, have come rejoicing to the forest to see the assembly of monks. Herein, Ananda, a monk having gone to the forest, or to the foot of a tree, or to a lonely place, contemplates thus: 'This is peaceful, this is sublime, namely, the stilling of all conditioned things, the giving up of all substratum of becoming, the extinction of craving, detachment, Nibbana.' 8. Release Candima. The author pointed out that children living on a perfectly satisfactory diet may still suffer dental decay. Subscribe Share. This type of paritta can be seen in the Angulimala Sutta, the story of the murderer-turned-monk Angulimala. "Venerable Sir," replied those monks in assent to the Blessed One. "As by thy pure omniscience thou hast looked on (mankind); even the non-humans pay reverence to thee, this we have heard. Herein a monk lives practicing body contemplation on the body, ardent, clearly comprehending and mindful (of it), having overcome covetousness and dejection concerning the world (of the body). It was the time of food distribution by the brahman, and the Blessed One drew near, and stood at one side. The saying, "the power of the dhamma or Truth protects the follower of the dhamma" (dhammo have rakkhati dhammcarin) indicates the principle behind these sutta recitals. "Eighty and ten and one are they, Inda their name, and mighty are they. "We understand this as explained by thee; this is the sixth cause of his downfall. 43. Discourse on Advantages of Loving-kindness, 9. Thereupon many monks approached the Buddha and having saluted him sat beside him. Thereupon the Blessed One addressed a stanza to Rahu, Lord of Asuras, on behalf of Candima, thus: ii. May I have metta towards the footless "I will ask you a question, recluse. ", On one occasion the Blessed One was living near Savatthi at Jetavana at Anathapindika's monastery. 59. 7. I wish to receive the novice's ordination (pabbajja) and higher ordination (upasampada).". I adore thee, the golden hued one who illuminates the earth (it is the sun that is being addressed). "'Experiencing the mind (according to the fourfold absorptions, or jhanas), I shall breathe in,' thus he trains himself; 'experiencing the mind, I shall breathe out,' thus he trains himself. iv. 19-20. "'Monks, the host of Mara have come (and gone). "Custodians of this quarter is a great king named Virupakkha who has a retinue of attendants, and is sovereign lord of the Nagas. The terrestrial devas remain in their realm. Majjhima-nikayatthakatha, i.e., Papacasadani. The fact that the book was meant for the novice is clear from the prefatory paragraphs that precede the discourses. By this (asseveration of the) truth may there be happiness. "Those in the world, who have extinguished (the flames of passion), and have perceived through insight (meditation), things as they really are, they never slander anyone; they are mighty men who are free from fear. An optimistic patient has more chance of getting well than a patient who is worried and unhappy. Followed by a large number of monks including the Venerable Ananda, his attendant disciple, the Buddha came to the city of Vesali. Buddhist Publication Society "When the resplendent sun offspring of Aditi with its full orb, sets, then the day ceases, and it is called night. Thereupon the seeing One (the Buddha) knowing all things through super knowledge, addressed the disciples delighted in the word of the Buddha: 12. Hiri, Netti, and Mandiya, "Fully realizing these (twelve) causes of downfall in the world, the sage, endowed with ariyan insight, shares a realm of security (Nibbana). "The belief in the effective power to heal, or protect, of the saccakiriya, or asseveration of something quite true, is but another aspect of the work ascribed to the paritta."[8]. This is called death. Learn, ugganhatha: There is nothing for the Buddha to learn afresh. What wealth here is best for man? What are the seven? Thereupon he said: "The matchless Wheel of Dhamma set in motion by the Tathagata,[2] the Consummate One, the supremely Enlightened One, in the Deer Park at Isipatana near Varanasi, cannot be set in motion by a recluse or brahmana or Deva or Mara or Brahma or by anyone in the world. The Yakkhas, bhante, as a rule, are not pleased with the Blessed One. "'How do I spend my nights and days?' 16. 12. 'This Origin of suffering as a noble truth has been eradicated': such was the vision, the knowledge, the wisdom, the science, the light that arose in me concerning things not heard before. "There also came the Devas Sukha, Karumha, Aruna with Veghanasa. Monks, if you think of the Dhamma, any fear, terror or hair standing on end, that may arise in you, will pass away. Then the brahman Kasibharadvaja, alarmed, with hair standing on end, approached, and fell with his head at the Blessed One's feet and said as follows. ii, p. 82). There are Yakkhas (of this king) who hold investigations and make them known. "Whosoever in this world, shrouded in ignorance, speaks harsh words (asatam) or falsehood[3] expecting to gain something know him as an outcast. "'This is the Noble Truth of the Path leading to the cessation of suffering': such was the vision, the knowledge, the wisdom, the science, the light that arose in me concerning things not heard before. 9. 12. On one occasion the Blessed One was living near Savatthi at Jetavana at the monastery of Anathapindika. 1. "This, Happy One, is the Atanata protection whereby monks and nuns, laymen and laywomen may live at ease, guarded, protected, and unharmed. 41-42. '[6] Unless, according to the Buddhist doctrine of kamma (Sanskrit karma), [7] these bad mental states are caused as a result of one's own acts (akusala kamma-vipaka), and are therefore unalterable, it is possible so to change these mental states as to cause mental health and physical well-being to follow thereafter. "What is right speech? This protection is to be obtained by reciting or listening to the paritta suttas. It was to accompany and express a psychic suffusion of the hostile man or beast or spirit with benign, fraternal emotion with metta. 1. "Very well, friend," so saying the Blessed One went out. 5. From the highest realm of existence to avici hell, whatever beings that are born those with form and the formless ones, those with or without consciousness may they all be free from suffering! There arose in them knowledge of perceiving the non-humans. Created by: Diane Maxwell. Listen, pay attention. Abstention from false speech, abstention from tale-bearing, abstention from harsh (abusive) speech, abstention from idle chatter (gossip), this is called right speech. 11. Conversely, paritta discourses are recited on inauspicious occasions as well, such as at a funeral or on the death anniversary of a loved one. "Whosoever deceives by uttering lies, a brahman or an ascetic, or any other mendicant know him as an outcast. May there be happiness.[11]. "Whosoever by force or with consent associates with the wives of relatives or friends know him as an outcast. "The rice, purged of the red powder and of husk, clean and sweet-scented, is boiled in golden vessels; it is this that they partake of. Many were the warriors (kshatriyas) and brahmans who went to attend on him. He who maintains genuine friendship, to him there will be many breeding cattle. It conduces to perfect understanding, to full realization and to Nibbana. This is called right effort. The hunters tried to capture it for a long time, but could not because of the chanting of this Paritta, which is said to be like a divine Mantra. Thus said the Venerable Maha Cunda, and the Master approved of it. 2. Plagued by these three fears of famine, non-human beings and pestilence, the citizens sought the help of the Buddha who was then living at Rajagaha. "These seven factors of enlightenment, bhante (Ven. There is no better medicine than truth (Dhamma) for the mental and physical ills which are the causes of all suffering and misfortune. [8] This precious jewel is the Sangha. I adore thee, the golden hued one who illuminates the earth. Seven Factors of Enlightenment. Entreating one another with gentle words, the Nagas and Suppanas (harpies) took refuge in the Buddha. I am indebted beyond measure to Mr. V.F. Gopala, Suppagedha too, 1. These ten gathas (stanzas) recounting the beneficial effects of friendship, are found in the Magapakkha (Temiya) Jataka, vol. The tree deities inhabiting this forest were worried by their arrival, as they had to descend from tree abodes and dwell on the ground. Where there is East (to the East of Mount Meru) they say that quarter is East. Mahamrityunjaya Mantra: 5 Benefits Of Chanting The Shiva Mantra By "O Buddha, the Hero, thou art wholly free from all evil. Sir), are well expounded and are cultivated and fully developed by the Blessed One. I will speak." Tell us the second, O Blessed One. If it is true that virtue protects the virtuous, then a person who listens to the recital of paritta suttas intelligently, in a reflective mood, with complete confidence in the Buddha's words, uttered by one who has gained complete Enlightenment, will acquire so virtuous a state of mind as would enable him to dominate any evil influence, and to be protected from all harm. Tell us the eleventh, O Blessed One. 18. The effect of Pirit can also transcend distance however great. Herein (in this dispensation) the ariyan disciple avoiding wrong livelihood, makes his living by right livelihood, this is called right livelihood. Those monks glad at heart rejoiced at the words of the Blessed One. It has its psychological effects. "No, indeed, Venerable Gotama, I do not know who an outcast is nor the conditions that make an outcast. When the recital in Pali of the entire book is over at dawn, the thread sanctified by the recital is divided into pieces and distributed among the devotees to be tied round their wrists or necks. I bow down to the Blessed One; and to the seven Supreme Buddhas." 4. "He lives practicing mind-contemplation on the mind, ardent, clearly comprehending and mindful (of it) having overcome covetousness and dejection concerning the world (of the mind). vii. "Be it in the village, or in the forest, whosoever steals what belongs to others, what is not given to him know him as an outcast. "And what, Ananda, is mindfulness of in-breathing and out-breathing? Dr. Bernard Grad of McGill University in Montreal painstakingly proved that if a psychic healer held water in a flask and this water was later poured on barley seeds, the plants significantly outgrew untreated seeds. 31. "Standing, walking, sitting or reclining, as long as he is awake, let him develop this mindfulness. ", "I, too, brahman, plow and sow; having plowed and sown, I eat. Homage to Sikhi (the Buddha) compassionate towards all beings. On one occasion the Blessed One was living in the Deer Park at Isipatana (the Resort of Seers) near Varanasi (Benares). 6. "And what is the Noble Truth of the Path leading to the cessation of suffering? "What is right thought? Jawaharlal Nehru, the late prime Minister of India, writes: "At Sarnath near Benares, I would almost see the Buddha preaching his first sermon, and some of his recorded words would come like a distant echo to me through two-thousand five hundred years. 2. It conduces to perfect understanding, to full realization and to Nibbana. 66-67. 'Dr. 38. What are the four royal tribes of snakes? Thereupon the master taught him this paritta. May they protect me. It conduces to perfect understanding, to full realization and to Nibbana. [13] The second is the called the Srimagala-paritta, which was compiled by Prime Minister U Nu's Srimagala Paritta Association in 1950. [2], In the Pali literature, these short verses are recommended by the Buddha as providing protection from certain afflictions. He who maintains genuine friendship, shines (in glory) like the fire, and is radiant as a deity. Thereupon the Venerable Kassapa recovered from that affliction, and that affliction, of the Venerable Kassapa disappeared. In Indian cosmology the major planets are regarded as deities or gods. And there is also the hall named Bhagalavati where the Yakkhas assemble. "And what is right concentration? It conduces to perfect understanding, to full realization and to Nibbana. [1], "Since I was born of Aryan birth,[2] O sister, I am not aware of having intentionally deprived any living being of his life. It is a collection of twenty four suttas or discourses almost all delivered by the Buddha, and found scattered in the five original collections (nikayas) in Pali, which form the Sutta Pitaka, the "Canonical Discourses." He attains prosperity and fame. There are occasions, as in the case of illness, which weaken the mind (in the case of worldlings), when hetero-suggestion has been found to be more effective than autosuggestion. In this connection the same reply given by the Venerable Nagasena to King Milinda's question why the recital of paritta does not in all cases protect one from death, is worth remembering: "Due to three causes recital of paritta may have no effect: kamma hindrances (kammavarana); hindrances from defilements (kilesavarana); lack of faith (asaddhanataya)." 17. Then in the forenoon the Blessed One having dressed himself, took bowl and (double) robe, and entered the city of Savatthi for alms. Thereafter a pair of monks will commence reciting the remaining suttas for two hours. Know ye them. Bad influences are the results of evil thinking. 9. "Arittha,[3] monks, was a paccekabuddha who lived for a long time on this Isigili mountain, Uparittha Tagarasikhi Yasassi Sudassana Piyadassi Gandhara Pindola Upasabha Nitha Tatha Sutava Bhavitatta, monks, was a paccekabuddha who lived for a long time on this Isigili mountain. But this cannot be attained by mere desiring. i. Then Alavaka approached the Blessed One and said: "Get out, recluse (samana)." In this connection it is interesting to observe the prevalence, in Buddhist lands, of listening to the recital of the dhamma or the doctrine of the Buddha in order to avert illness or danger, to ward off the influence of malignant beings, to obtain protection and deliverance from evil, and to promote health, prosperity, welfare, and well-being. The venerable translator is therefore to be congratulated as being the first to translate a book of this nature. It is the power of truth, justice and peace discovered by the Buddha which provides spiritual solace for devotees to maintain peace and happiness. 6. "Concentration, the factor of enlightenment, bhante, is well expounded by the Blessed One and is cultivated and fully developed by the Blessed One. This Atanata protection, monks, pertains to your welfare, and by virtue of it, monks and nuns, laymen and laywomen may live at ease, guarded, protected, and unharmed.". Below are some of the great benefits for chanting each Paritta: *Managla Sutta for blessing and prosperity *Ratana Sutta for getting free from danger caused by disease, evil Spirits and famine *Metta Sutta for suffusing all kinds of beings with loving-kindness Mora Sutta for protection against snares, imprisonment and for saety The direction where the sun sets (is the West). 25. Therefore, brahman, either cast this milk rice where there is no grass, or into water where there are no living creatures. ix. This must be reflected upon again and again by one who has gone forth. Whether in forest or at foot of tree, "'This is the Noble Truth of Suffering': such was the vision, the knowledge, the wisdom, the science, the light that arose in me concerning things not heard before. In Thailand, paritta texts are printed on small pieces of cloth containing images of the Buddha or famous monks. "What is right effort? 10. "Sakka, the Lord of gods, O monks, is not free from lust, not free from hate, not free from delusion, and is therefore liable to fear, terror, fright, and flight. May there be happiness. He that is endowed with ten attributes is called an arahant. To beings subject to disease there comes the desire: 'O might we not be subject to disease and disease not come to us' To beings subject to death there comes the desire: 'O might we not be subject to death and death not come to us' To beings subject to sorrow, lamentation, suffering, misery, and despair there comes the desire: 'O might we not be subject to sorrow, lamentation, suffering, misery, and despair, and sorrow, lamentation, suffering, misery, and despair not come to us.' "Bodhi, Mahanama, and then Uttara; Kesi, Sikhi, Sundara, and Bharadvaja. By the power of the Buddha may all evil omens and untoward circumstances, the ominous cry of birds, the malign conjunctions of the stars, and evil dreams be rendered nugatory. 3. "If you fail to think of me, then think of the Dhamma (the Doctrine) thus: 'Well expounded is the Dhamma by the Blessed One, a Dhamma to be realized by oneself and gives immediate results, a Dhamma which invites investigation and leads up to Nibbana, a Dhamma to be understood by the wise each for himself.' I will tell you, monks, the names of the host of devas, I will reveal the names of the host of devas. Cittasena and Gandhabba, "'Do my discerning fellow-monks having tested me, reproach me regarding the state of my virtue?' What is the reason for this? Gunaratna, retired public trustee of Sri Lanka, for his painstaking reading of the script, his careful and valuable suggestions, and for writing the Foreword. "'Experiencing bliss, I shall breathe in,' thus he trains himself; 'experiencing bliss, I shall breathe out,' thus he trains himself. Ten is what? If I had not released Suriya my head would have split into seven pieces. Do know them well." In all the suttas the word "Bhagava," the "Blessed One," an epithet of the Buddha, is frequently used. "There (round about the hall) are trees bearing perpetual fruit. 25. Photos: Unrest in France Over Police Killing of Teen Boy | Time They conduce to perfect understanding, to full realization (of the four Noble Truths) and to Nibbana. "'Concentrating the mind (on the breath), I shall breathe in,' thus he trains himself; concentrating the mind I shall breathe out,' thus he trains himself. "As by thy omniscience, thou hast looked on (mankind with a knowing eye), even the non-humans pay reverence to thee. Herein, Ananda, a monk having gone to the forest or to the foot of a tree or to an empty house (lonely place) contemplates thus: 'Matter (visible objects) is impermanent; feeling or sensation is impermanent; perception is impermanent; formations are impermanent; consciousness is impermanent. 13. 4. Wherefore, protect them with diligence. This capital with its four magnificent lions upholding the "Dharma Cakra," the "Wheel of Dharma," now stands in the museum of Sarnath, and is today the official crest of India. "If you fail to think of the Dhamma, then think of the Sangha (the Order) thus: 'Of good conduct is the Order of Disciples of the Blessed One, of upright conduct is the Order of Disciples of the Blessed One, of wise conduct is the Order of Disciples of the Blessed One, of dutiful conduct is the Order of Disciples of the Blessed One. "Nagas from Yamuna, and those of the race of Dhatarattha came with their retinue of attendants, and Eravana, the great Naga too, came to the forest to see the assembly of monks. On one occasion the Blessed One was living near Rajagaha in the bamboo grove in the squirrels' feeding ground. Towards Kanha-gotamakas also metta may I have. Do salute these great sages of immeasurable (virtue) who have gone beyond all attachment[10] and attained Parinibbana.". The Dhamma. This is called misery. "We understand this as explained by thee; this is the fifth cause of his downfall. "These seven factors of enlightenment, Kassapa, are well expounded by me and are cultivated and fully developed by me. 2. vi. 16-18. The Devas of the rain clouds too, came. "Whosoever destroys and besieges villages and hamlets and becomes notorious as an oppressor know him as an outcast. What is the reason for this? [4] Sariputta, monks, is able to proclaim, teach, lay down, establish, open up, analyze, and elucidate the Four Noble Truths.". Let us recite this Paritta now. That earnestness is sure and safe Thereupon Rahu, Lord of Asuras, released Suriya, and immediately came to the presence of Vepacitta, Lord of Asuras, and stood beside him trembling with fear and with hair standing on end. Then he addressed the monks saying, "O monks." Box 61 It conduces to perfect understanding, to full realization and to Nibbana. Samyutta-nikaya (number of the volume and page marked against). It is a service of inducing blessings. In some places however, the smaller type with such marks are used. Attended by the Kumbhandas he enjoys their song and dance. Then the great King Vessavana, knowing that the Blessed One had consented, recited the Atanatiya protection: 1. Hingu and Hinga of great power. Vajirarama, Nevertheless the Venerable Gotama says: 'I, too, brahman, plow and sow; having plowed and sown, I eat.'". You may copy, reformat, reprint, republish, and redistribute this work in any medium whatsoever, provided that: (1) you only make such copies, etc. "O beings, listen closely. Have I gained that higher wisdom so that when I am questioned (on this point) by fellow-monks at the last moment (when death is approaching) I will have no occasion to be depressed and downcast?' Having made this protection, the peacock goes about seeking (food). "We understand this as explained by thee; this is the ninth cause of his downfall. May my adoration be to those Brahmanas[2] (the Buddhas) who have attained Enlightenment by comprehending all dhammas. "Dhatarattha, King of the East, adviser to the Eastern clime, and Chief of the Gandhabbas, followed by a retinue of attendants, and with his many mighty sons (devaputtas), Inda their names, possessed of iddhi power, radiant, comely, and with a retinue, has come rejoicing to the forest to see the assembly of monks. Pray tell me what the highest blessings are. Good friends, now is time for listening to the Dhamma. Know them (beware of them).' May thy misfortunes vanish. Those Devas attending the Planets came preceded by them. "Investigation of the Dhamma, the factor of enlightenment, bhante, is well expounded by the Blessed One and is cultivated and fully developed by the Blessed One. Are there signs of your pains decreasing and not of increasing? At the same time a translation that is too free runs the risk of expressing more than the author of the original composition had intended and thereby misrepresents him. I also say unto you O monks if any fear, terror or hair standing on end should arise in you when you have gone to the forest or to the foot of a tree, or to an empty house (lonely place), then think only of me thus: "'Such Indeed is the Blessed One, arahant (Consummate One), supremely enlightened, endowed with knowledge and virtue, welcome being, knower of worlds, the peerless trainer of persons, teacher of gods and men, the Buddha, the Blessed One.' 24. "About the declining man we question thee, Gotama. May there be harvest rich, and increased yield of grain; vi. 7. Similar text- often in the Khom Thai script- is sometimes incorporated into tattoos believed to have protective powers, known as Sak Yant. The "Dharma-Cakra" festival is still maintained in Sri Lanka (Ceylon). "What is right understanding? 3. Even today it is so. This is called right mindfulness. 9. "Whatever beings (non-human) are assembled here, terrestrial or celestial, come let us salute the Buddha, the Tathagata (the perfect One), honored by gods and men. (Let us also see the Buddha) who has crossed the streams, who is called Naga (in the sense of one who commits no evil)[15] and shining like the unclouded moon.'. "Not by birth is one an outcast; not by birth is one a brahman. It conduces to perfect understanding, to full realization and to Nibbana. "And what, Ananda, is contemplation of impermanence of all component things? This discourse was recommended by the Buddha as guard or protection for the use of the members of the Order.
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