Maṅgalasuttaṃ Chanting in Standard Pali with Subtitle & English Translation
Channel: Spiritual Growth
Date: 26/03/2021

Pali Chanting by Ven. U Revata in Standard Pali

1. Yaṃ maṅgalaṃ dvādasahi, cintayiṃsu sadevakā;
Sotthānaṃ nādhigacchanti, aṭṭhattiṃsañca maṅgalaṃ.
2. Desitaṃ devadevena, sabbapāpavināsanaṃ;
Sabbalokahitatthāya, maṅgalaṃ taṃ bhaṇāma he.
[1. Deities and men pondered on the meaning of ‘Blessing’ (‘Mavgala’) for twelve years but could not obtain it (the meaning). Therefore the discourse on the 38 Blessings,
2. was expounded by the Supreme Deity (i.e. the Buddha) for the eradication of all evils and for the welfare 
of the entire world. Let us recite this discourse on blessings now.]

3. Evaṃ me sutaṃ: ekaṃ samayaṃ Bhagavā Sāvatthiyaṃ viharati Jetavane Anāthapiṇḍikassa ārāme. 
Atha kho aññatarā devatā abhikkantāya rattiyā abhikkantavaṇṇā kevalakappaṃ Jetavanaṃ obhāsetvā yena Bhagavā tenupasaṅkami upasaṅkamitvā Bhagavantaṃ abhivādetvā ekamantaṃ aṭṭhāsi. 
Ekamantaṃ ṭhitā kho sā devatā Bhagavantaṃ gāthāya ajjhabhāsi:
[3. Thus have I heard: On one occasion the Blessed One was living near Savatthi at Jetavana, Anathapindika’s park. Now when the night was far advanced, a certain deity, whose surpassing radiance illuminated the whole of Jetavana, approached the Blessed One, respectfully saluted him and stood beside him. Standing thus, he addressed the Blessed One in verse:]

4. “Bahū devā manussā ca, maṅgalāni acintayuṃ;
Ākaṅkhamānā sotthānaṃ, brūhi maṅgalamuttamaṃ.
[4. Many deities and men, longing for happiness, have pondered on ‘blessings’. Please tell me what are the highest blessings?]

5. Asevanā ca bālānaṃ, paṇḍitānañca sevanā;
Pūjā ca pūjaneyyānaṃ, etaṃ maṅgalamuttamaṃ. 
[5. Not associating with the foolish, but to associate with the wise; and to honour those worthy of honour—this is the highest blessing.]

6. Patirūpa desavāso ca, pubbe ca katapuññatā;
Attasammāpaṇidhi ca, etaṃ maṅgalamuttamaṃ.
[6. Residing in a suitable locality, having done meritorious deeds in the past; and to set oneself in the right direction—this is the highest blessing.]

7. Bāhusaccañca sippañca, vinayo ca susikkhito;
Subhāsitā ca yā vācā, etaṃ maṅgalamuttamaṃ.
[7. Having wide knowledge, skill in crafts; thoroughly learnt & well trained in discipline, well spoken speech—this is the highest blessing]

8. Mātāpitu upaṭṭhānaṃ, puttadārassa saṅgaho;
Anākulā ca kammantā, etaṃ maṅgalamuttamaṃ. 
[8. Caring for one’s mother & father, to support children & wife; untroubled occupations—this is the highest blessing]

9. Dānañca dhammacariyā ca, ñātakānañca saṅgaho;
Anavajjāni kammāni, etaṃ maṅgalamuttamaṃ.
[9. Generosity, righteous conduct, rendering assistance to relatives; blameless deeds—this is the highest blessing]

10. Āratī viratī pāpā, majjapānā ca saññamo;
Appamādo ca dhammesu, etaṃ maṅgalamuttamaṃ.
[10. Avoiding & abstaining from evil, refraining from intoxicants; vigilant in doing wholesome deeds—this is the highest blessing]

11. Gāravo ca nivāto ca, santuṭṭhi ca kataññutā;
Kālena dhammassavanaṃ, etaṃ maṅgalamuttamaṃ. 
[11. Reverence, humility, contentment, gratitude; timely hearing of the Dhamma—this is the highest blessing]

12. Khantī ca sovacassatā, samaṇanañca dassanaṃ;
Kālena dhammasākacchā, etaṃ maṅgalamuttamaṃ
[12. Patience, compliant, meeting holy men; timely discussions on the Dhamma—this is the highest blessing]

13. Tapo ca bramhacariyañca, ariyasaccāna dassanaṃ;
Nibbāna sacchikiriyā ca, etaṃ maṅgalamuttamaṃ.
[13. Asceticism, holy life, comprehension of the Noble Truths; the realization of Nibbana—this is the highest blessing.]

14. Phuṭṭhassa lokadhammehi, cittaṃ yassa na kampati;
Asokaṃ virajaṃ khemaṃ, etaṃ maṅgalamuttamaṃ. 
[14. When encountered with worldly conditions the mind is unshaken, sorrowless, stainless and secure—this is the highest blessing. (Worldly conditions = gain & loss, good-repute & ill-repute, praise & blame, happiness & sorrow.)]

15. Etādisāni katvāna, sabbatthamapparājitā;
Sabbattha sotthiṃ gacchanti, taṃ tesaṃ maṅgalamuttamaṃ.
[15. Those that have fulfilled these (conditions for blessings) are undefeated everywhere; and everywhere they go, they go in well-being.]

~~~ Maṅgalasuttaṃ niṭṭhitaṃ ~~~


*Extracted from Chanting Booklet Produced by Pa Auk Meditation Centre, Singapore.