Mangala Sutta
Verse 7
Ārati virati pāpā
Majjapānā ca samyamo
Appamādo ca dhammesu
Etam mangala muttamam
Majjapānā ca samyamo
Appamādo ca dhammesu
Etam mangala muttamam
To cease and abstain from evil,
forbearance with respect to intoxicants
and steadfastness in virtue;
this is Blessing Supreme.
forbearance with respect to intoxicants
and steadfastness in virtue;
this is Blessing Supreme.
| Meaning | |
| Ārati | Not delighting; refraining |
| virati | abstaining (from) |
| pāpā | evil deeds |
| majjapānā | intoxicating drinks |
| samyamo | refraining; forbearing |
| appamādo | diligence; mindful; not heedless; not careless |
| dhammesu | (with) the Dhamma |