Ratana Sutta
Verse 1
Yānīdha bhūtāni samāgatāni
Bhummāni vā yāni va antalikkhe
Sabbeva bhūtā sumanā bhavantu
Atho pi sakkacca sunantu bhāsitam
Bhummāni vā yāni va antalikkhe
Sabbeva bhūtā sumanā bhavantu
Atho pi sakkacca sunantu bhāsitam
Whatever beings that are here assembled,
whether terrestrial or celestial,
may every being be happy and joyful!
And also, listen attentively to my words.
whether terrestrial or celestial,
may every being be happy and joyful!
And also, listen attentively to my words.
| Meaning | |
| Yāni | whatever |
| idha | here |
| bhūtāni | beings |
| samāgatāni | assembled, gathered |
| bhummāni | native to earth, earth-bound, terrestrial |
| vā | or |
| yāni va | or whatever (beings) |
| antalikkhe | sky-bound, heavenly, celestial |
| sabbe | all, everyone, no exclusion |
| eva | each one [ used here for emphasis ] |
| bhūtā | beings |
| sumanā bhavantu | have peace of mind, become happy and joyful |
| atho pi | and also, moreover |
| sakkacca | attentively, heedfully |
| sunantu | listen |
| bhāsitam | to (my) words |