PARITTA PALI

　　for Protection

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　　Introduction

　　Chanting of and Listening to the Suttas

　　Although the Parittas are for chanting in general, some of the Parittas are to be practised as well.

　　Only the Ratana Sutta, Mora Sutta, Vatta Sutta, Atanatiya Sutta, Angulimala Sutta and Pubbanha Sutta are meant for chanting only; the others are for both chanting and practising. And there are specific uses for the Parittas although generally they are meant for protection against dangers. The specific uses can be obtained from the introductory verses of each Sutta. (Sayadaw U. Silananda)

　　Specific uses of the Parittas

　　They are, in brief, as follows:

　　Paritta Parikamma for preparation and invitation to devas for the sharing of

　　 the Paritta chanting;

　　Mangala Sutta for blessings and prosperity;

　　Ratana Sutta for getting free from dangers caused by disease, evil spirits

　　 and famine;

　　Metta Sutta for suffusing all kinds of beings with loving-kindness;

　　Khandha Sutta for protecting against snakes and other creatures;

　　Mora Sutta for protection against snares, imprisonment and for safety;

　　Vatta Sutta for protection against fire;

　　Dhajagga Sutta for protection against fear, trembling and horror;

　　Atanatiya Sutta for protection against evil spirits, and gaining health and

　　 happiness;

　　Angulimala Sutta for easy delivery for expectant mothers;

　　Bojjhanga Sutta for protection against and getting free from sickness and

　　 disease;

　　Pubbanha Sutta for protection against bad omens, etc., and gaining

　　 happiness.

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　　 Paritta Parikamma

　　for preparation and invitation to devas for

　　the sharing of the Paritta chanting

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　　Samanta cakkavalesu, atra-gacchantu devata;

　　saddhammam muni rajassa, sunantu sagga-mokkhadam.

　　May the deities from various universes assemble here and listen to the noble teaching of the Supreme Sage, that gives heavenly bliss and liberation from suffering.

　　Dhamma ssavana kalo ayam bhaddanta.

　　(3 times)

　　Oh Noble Ones! This is the time to listen to the Dhamma (Buddha”s Teaching).

　　(3 times)

　　Namo tassa bhagavato arahato samma-sambuddhassa.

　　(3 times)

　　Homage to Him, the Blessed, the Exalted and the Fully Enlightened One.

　　(3 times)

　　Ye santa santa citta, tisarana sarana, ettha lokantare va;

　　bhumma bhumma ca deva, guna gana gahana byavata sabbakalam.

　　ete ayantu deva, vara-kanaka-maye, meruraje vasanto;

　　santo santosa hetum, muni-vara- vacanam, sotumaggam samagga.

　　There are deities, virtuous and tranquil after taking refuge in the Triple Gem, living in this universe or in other universes, there are deities around the world and in heaven making efforts to gain virtuous qualities, there is the King of deities gentle as he is, living at the top of Mount Meru, made of excellent gold. May all these deities assemble here together to listen to the noble words of the Great Sage, which are the source of happiness and peace.

　　Sabbesu cakkavalesu, yakkha deva ca brahmano;

　　yam amhehi katam punnam, sabba-sampatti-sadhakam.

　　May all demons, deities and Brahmas in all ten thousand universes rejoice in our meritorious actions which bring success and happiness.

　　Sabbe tam anumoditva, samagga sasane rata;

　　pamada-rahita hontu, arakkhasu visesato.

　　Having rejoiced in …

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