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Dhajaggaparittaü
Safeguard through the Top of a Banner
Evaü me sutaü:
Thus I have heard:
ekaü samayaü Bhagavà Sàvatthiyaü viharati
at one time the Gracious One was dwelling near Sàvatthi
Jetavane Anàthapiõóikassa àràme.
at Anàthapiõóika's grounds in Jeta's Wood.
Tatra kho Bhagavà bhikkhå àmantesi:
There it was that the Gracious One addressed the monks, saying:
ßBhikkhavo!û ti, ßBhadante!û ti te bhikkhå Bhagavato paccassosuü,
ßMonks!û, ßReverend Sir!û those monks replied to the Gracious One,
Bhagavà etad-avoca:
and the Gracious One said this:
ßBhåtapubbaü bhikkhave devàsurasaïgàmo samåpabbåëho ahosi.
ßFormerly, monks, there was a massed battle between the gods and the asuras.
Atha kho bhikkhave Sakko devànamindo deve tàvatiüse àmantesi:
Then, monks, the lord of the gods Sakka addressed the Tàvatiüsa gods, saying:
ßSace màrisà devànaü saïgàmagatànaü
ßIf, dear Sirs, to the gods who have gone into battle
uppajjeyya bhayaü và chambhitattaü và lomahaüso và,
there should arise fear, or terror, or horror,
mameva tasmiü samaye dhajaggaü ullokeyyàtha.
at that time you could look for the top of my banner.
Mamaü hi vo dhajaggaü ullokayataü
For to those who look to the top of my banner
yaü bhavissati bhayaü và chambhitattaü và lomahaüso và so pahãyissati.
whatever fear there may be, or terror, or horror, will be given up.
No ce me dhajaggaü ullokeyyàtha,
If you cannot look to the top of my banner,
atha Pajàpatissa devaràjassa dhajaggaü ullokeyyàtha.
then you could look for the top of the god-king Pajàpati's banner.
Pajàpatissa hi vo devaràjassa dhajaggaü ullokayataü
For to those who look to the top of the god-king Pajàpati's banner
yaü bhavissati bhayaü và chambhitattaü và lomahaüso và so pahãyissati.
whatever fear there may be, or terror, or horror, will be given up.
No ce Pajàpatissa devaràjassa dhajaggaü ullokeyyàtha,
If you cannot look to the top of the god-king Pajàpati's banner,
atha Varuõassa devaràjassa dhajaggaü ullokeyyàtha.
then you could look for the top of the god-king Varuõa's banner.
Varuõassa hi vo devaràjassa dhajaggaü ullokayataü
For to those who look to the top of the god-king Varuõa's banner
yaü bhavissati bhayaü và chambhitattaü và lomahaüso và, so pahãyissati.
whatever fear there may be, or terror, or horror, will be given up.
No ce Varuõassa devaràjassa dhajaggaü ullokeyyàtha,
If you cannot look to the top of the god-king Varuõa's banner,
atha äsànassa devaràjassa dhajaggaü ullokeyyàtha.
then you could look for the top of the god-king äsàna's banner.
äsànassa hi vo devaràjassa dhajaggaü ullokayataü
For to those who look to the top of the god-king äsàna's banner
yaü bhavissati bhayaü và chambhitattaü và lomahaüso và so pahãyissati.
whatever fear there may be, or terror, or horror, will be given up.
Taü kho pana bhikkhave Sakkassa và devànamindassa dhajaggaü ullokayataü,
But, monks, to he who looks to the top of the lord of the gods Sakka's banner,
Pajàpatissa và devaràjassa dhajaggaü ullokayataü,
or who looks to the top of the god-king Pajàpati's banner,
Varuõassa và devaràjassa dhajaggaü ullokayataü,
or who looks to the top of the god-king Varuõa's banner,
äsànassa và devaràjassa dhajaggaü ullokayataü,
or who looks to the top of the god-king äsàna's banner,
yaü bhavissati bhayaü và chambhitattaü và lomahaüso và, so pahãyethàpi no pi pahãyetha.
whatever fear there may be, or terror, or horror, may be given up, and may not be given up.
Taü kissa hetu?
What is the reason for that?
Sakko bhikkhave devànamindo avãtaràgo avãtadoso avãtamoho,
The lord of the gods Sakka, monks, is not free from passion, is not free from hatred, is not free from delusion,
bhãrucchambhi utràsi palàyi.
being fearful, terrified, scared, he ran away.
Ahaÿ-ca kho bhikkhave evaü vadàmi:
But I say this, monks:
Sace tumhàkaü bhikkhave araÿÿagatànaü và,
If to you, monks, after going to the wilderness,
rukkhamålagatànaü và, suÿÿàgàragatànaü và,
or to the root of a tree, or to an empty place,
uppajjeyya bhayaü và chambhitattaü và lomahaüso và,
there should arise fear, or terror, or horror,
mameva tasmiü samaye anussareyyàtha:
at that time you could recollect me thus:
ßIti pi so Bhagavà Arahaü Sammàsambuddho,
ßSuch is he, the Gracious One, the Worthy One, the Perfect Sambuddha,
vijjàcaraõasampanno Sugato lokavidå,
the one endowed with understanding and good conduct, the Fortunate One, the One who understands the worlds,
anuttaro purisadammasàrathã,
the unsurpassed guide for those people who need taming,
Satthà devamanussànaü Buddho Bhagavàû ti.
the Teacher of gods and men, the Buddha, the Gracious One.û
Mamaü hi vo bhikkhave anussarataü
For, monks, to those who recollect me
yaü bhavissati bhayaü và chambhitattaü và lomahaüso và so pahãyissati.
whatever fear there may be, or terror, or horror, will be given up.
No ce maü anussareyyàtha, atha Dhammaü anussareyyàtha:
If you cannot recollect me, then recollect the Dhamma thus:
ßSvàkkhàto Bhagavatà Dhammo,
ßThe Dhamma has been well-proclaimed by the Gracious One,
sandiññhiko, akàliko, ehipassiko, opanayiko,
it is visible, not subject to time, inviting inspection, onward leading,
paccattaü veditabbo viÿÿåhãû ti.
and can be understood by the wise for themselves.û
Dhammaü hi vo bhikkhave anussarataü
For, monks, to those who recollect the Dhamma
yaü bhavissati bhayaü và chambhitattaü và lomahaüso và so pahãyissati.
whatever fear there may be, or terror, or horror, will be given up.
No ce Dhammaü anussareyyàtha, atha Saïghaü anussareyyàtha:
If you cannot recollect the Dhamma, then recollect the Saïgha thus:
ßSupañipanno Bhagavato sàvakasaïgho,
ßThe Gracious One's Saïgha of disciples are good in their practice,
ujupañipanno Bhagavato sàvakasaïgho,
the Gracious One's Saïgha of disciples are straight in their practice,
ÿàyapañipanno Bhagavato sàvakasaïgho,
the Gracious One's Saïgha of disciples are systematic in their practice,
sàmãcipañipanno Bhagavato sàvakasaïgho,
the Gracious One's Saïgha of disciples are correct in their practice,
yad-idaü cattàri purisayugàni aññha purisapuggalà,
that is to say, the four pairs of persons, the eight individual persons,
esa Bhagavato sàvakasaïgho,
this is the Gracious One's Saïgha of disciples,
àhuneyyo, pàhuneyyo, dakkhiõeyyo, aÿjalikaranãyo,
they are worthy of offerings, of hospitality, of gifts, and of reverential salutation,
anuttaraü puÿÿakkhettaü lokassàû ti.
they are an unsurpassed field of merit for the world.û
Saïghaü hi vo bhikkhave anussarataü
For, monks, to those who recollect the Saïgha
yaü bhavissati bhayaü và chambhitattaü và lomahaüso và so pahãyissati.
whatever fear there may be, or terror, or horror, will be given up.
Taü kissa hetu?
What is the reason for that?
Tathàgato bhikkhave Arahaü Sammàsambuddho,
The Realised One, monks, the Worthy One, the Perfect Sambuddha,
vãtaràgo, vãtadoso, vãtamoho, abhãru acchambhi anutràsi apalàyãû ti.
is free from passion, is free from hatred, is free from delusion, not being fearful, not terrified, not scared, he did not run away.û
Idam-avoca Bhagavà, idaü vatvà Sugato athàparaü etad-avoca Satthà:
The Gracious One said this, and after saying this, the Fortunate One, the Teacher, said something more:
ßAraÿÿe rukkhamåle và, ~ suÿÿàgàre va bhikkhavo,
ßIn the wilds, at the root of a tree, ~ or in an empty place, monks,
anussaretha Sambuddhaü, ~ bhayaü tumhàka' no siyà. [1]
you must recollect the Sambuddha, ~ and there will be no fear for you.
No ce Buddhaü sareyyàtha, ~ lokajeññhaü naràsabhaü,
if you can't remember the Buddha, ~ the world's elder, the man-bull,
atha Dhammaü sareyyàtha, ~ niyyànikaü sudesitaü. [2]
then you must remember the Dhamma, ~ which leads out, which is well preached.
No ce Dhammaü sareyyàtha, ~ niyyànikaü sudesitaü,
If you can't remember the Dhamma, ~ which leads out, which is well preached,
atha Saïghaü sareyyàtha, ~ puÿÿakkhettaü anuttaraü. [3]
then you must remember the Saïgha, ~ which is an unsurpassed field of merit.
Evaü Buddhaü sarantànaü, ~ Dhammaü Saïghaÿ-ca bhikkhavo,
Thus for those who remember the Buddha, ~ the Dhamma, or the Saïgha, monks,
bhayaü và chambhitattaü và, ~ lomahaüso na hessatãû ti. [4]
(there will be no) fear, or terror, ~ there will be no horror.û
âsãvàda [1]
Verse of Blessing
Etena saccavajjena ~ sotthi te hotu sabbadà!
By this declaration of the truth may you be safe at all times!
Etena saccavajjena ~ hotu te jayamaïgalaü!
By this declaration of the truth may you have the blessing of success!
Etena saccavajjena ~ sabbarogo vinassatu!
By this declaration of the truth may all disease be destroyed!
Dhammapadagàthà
Verses from the Dhammapada
Sabbapàpassa akaraõaü, ~ kusalassa upasampadà,
Not doing any bad deeds, ~ undertaking wholesome deeds,
sacittapariyodapanaü - ~ etaü Buddhàna' sàsanaü. [183]
and purifying one's mind - ~ this is the teaching of the Buddhas.
Khantã paramaü tapo titikkhà, Nibbànaü paramaü vadanti Buddhà.
Forbearing patience is the supreme austerity, Nibbàna is supreme say the Buddhas.
Na hi pabbajito paråpaghàti, samaõo hoti paraü viheñhayanto. [184]
One gone forth does not hurt another, (nor does) an ascetic harass another.
Anåpavàdo, anåpaghàto, ~ pàtimokkhe ca saüvaro,
Not finding fault, not hurting, ~ restraint in regard to the precepts,
mattaÿÿutà ca bhattasmiü, ~ pantaÿ-ca sayanàsanaü,
knowing the correct measure in food, ~ (living in) a remote dwelling place,
adhicitte ca àyogo - ~ etaü Buddhàna' sàsanaü. [185]
being devoted to meditation - ~ this is the teaching of the Buddhas.
Sabbe saïkhàrà aniccà ti, ~ yadà paÿÿàya passati,
All conditioned things are impermanent, ~ when one sees this with wisdom,
atha nibbindati dukkhe - ~ esa maggo visuddhiyà. [277]
then one grows tired of suffering - ~ this is the path to purity.
Sabbe saïkhàrà dukkhà ti, ~ yadà paÿÿàya passati,
All conditioned things are suffering, ~ when one sees this with wisdom,
atha nibbindati dukkhe - ~ esa maggo visuddhiyà. [278]
then one grows tired of suffering - ~ this is the path to purity.
Sabbe dhammà anattà ti, ~ yadà paÿÿàya passati,
All things are without a self, ~ when one sees this with wisdom,
atha nibbindati dukkhe - ~ esa maggo visuddhiyà. [279]
then one grows tired of suffering - ~ this is the path to purity.
Bhavatu sabbamaïgalaü, ~ rakkhantu sabbadevatà,
May there be every blessing, ~ and may all of the gods protect you,
sabbabuddhànubhàvena ~ sadà sotthi bhavantu te!
by the power of all the Buddhas ~ may you be safe forever!
Bhavatu sabbamaïgalaü, ~ rakkhantu sabbadevatà,
May there be every blessing, ~ and may all of the gods protect you,
sabbadhammànubhàvena ~ sadà sotthi bhavantu te!
by the power of all that is Dhamma ~ may you be safe forever!
Bhavatu sabbamaïgalaü, ~ rakkhantu sabbadevatà,
May there be every blessing, ~ and may all of the gods protect you,
sabbasaïghànubhàvena ~ sadà sotthi bhavantu te!
by the power of the whole Sangha ~ may you be safe forever!
Abhayaparittaü
Protection Verses
Yan-dunnimittaü avamaïgalaÿ-ca, yo càmanàpo sakuõassa saddo,
Whatever bad sign, inauspicious event, or whatever ominous bird shriek there is,
pàpaggaho dussupinaü akantaü - Buddhànubhàvena vinàsamentu!
also evil planets, and unpleasant dreams - may they perish through the power of the Buddha!
Yan-dunnimittaü avamaïgalaÿ-ca, yo càmanàpo sakuõassa saddo,
Whatever bad sign, inauspicious event, or whatever ominous bird shriek there is,
pàpaggaho dussupinaü akantaü - Dhammànubhàvena vinàsamentu!
also evil planets, and unpleasant dreams - may they perish through the power of the Dhamma!
Yan-dunnimittaü avamaïgalaÿ-ca, yo càmanàpo sakuõassa saddo,
Whatever bad sign, inauspicious event, or whatever ominous bird shriek there is,
pàpaggaho dussupinaü akantaü - Saïghànubhàvena vinàsamentu!
also evil planets, and unpleasant dreams - may they perish through the power of the Saïgha!
Dukkhappattà ca niddukkhà, ~ bhayappattà ca nibbhayà,
o May those who suffer be without suffering, ~ may those who fear be without fear,
sokappattà ca nissokà - ~ hontu sabbe pi pàõino!
may those who grieve be without grief - ~ may all living creatures be so!
Dànaü dadantu saddhàya, ~ sãlaü rakkhantu sabbadà,
You should give gifts with confidence, ~ protect your virtue at all times,
bhàvanàbhiratà hontu, ~ gacchantu devatàgatà.
find delight in meditation, ~ and (after death) go to the gods.
Sabbe Buddhà balappattà, ~ Paccekànaÿ-ca yaü balaü
All the Buddhas' strength, ~ and whatever strength the Individual Buddhas
Arahantànaÿ-ca tejena ~ rakkhaü bandhàma sabbaso!
and Worthy Ones have, by that power ~ we bind this protection in every way!