Mangala Sutta
Verse 2
Asevanā ca bālānam
Panditānañ ca sevanā
Pūjā ca pūjanīyānam
Etam mangala muttamam
Panditānañ ca sevanā
Pūjā ca pūjanīyānam
Etam mangala muttamam
Not to associate with fools,
to associate with the wise,
and honour those who are worthy of honour;
this is Blessing Supreme.
to associate with the wise,
and honour those who are worthy of honour;
this is Blessing Supreme.
| Meaning | |
| Asevanā | Not associating; not consorting |
| bālānam | (with the) foolish |
| panditānam | (with the) wise |
| sevanā | associating |
| pūjā | honouring |
| Pūjanīyānam (neyyanam) | those worthy of honour and respect |
| etam | this is |
| mangalam uttamam | the highest blessing |