Presents the second verse in a series of 38 auspicious principles taught by the Buddha.
π± Foundational Blessings
- Not associating with fools
- Associating with the wise
- Honoring those worthy of respect
π‘ Life Preparation Blessings
- Residing in a suitable place
- Having done good deeds in the past
- Setting oneself in the right direction
π Personal Development Blessing
- Acquiring education
- Being skilled in oneβs profession
- Practicing discipline
- Speaking pleasantly
π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Family and Social Blessing
- Supporting oneβs parents
- Caring for spouse and children
- Engaging in harmless occupations
π Ethical and Generous Living
- Living righteously
- Helping relatives
- Performing blameless actions
π« Moral Restraint
- Abstaining from evil
- Avoiding intoxicants
- Being diligent in Dhamma practice
π Inner Qualities
- Showing respect
- Being humble
- Being content
- Expressing gratitude
- Listening to the Dhamma at the right time
π§Mental Cultivation
- Practicing patience
- Being open to correction
- Seeing monks
- Discussing the Dhamma at the right time
ποΈ Spiritual Aspirations
- Practicing austerity
- Leading a holy life
- Realizing the Four Noble Truths
- Attaining NibbΔna
π Supreme Blessings
- Having an unshaken mind amidst worldly conditions
- Being sorrowless
- Being stainless (free from defilements)
- Being secure
- Achieving supreme peace