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Mangala Sutta, 1 Definition(s)

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Preached at Jetavana in answer to a question asked by a deva as to which are the auspicious things (mangalani) in the world. The sutta describes thirty seven mangalani, including such things as the avoidance of fools, association with the wise, honouring those worthy of honour, etc. (Khp.pp.2f)

The Commentary (KhpA.vii.; SNA.i.300) explains that at the time the sutta was preached there was great discussion over the whole of Jambudipa regarding the constitution of mangala. The devas heard the discussion and argued among themselves till the matter spread to the highest Brahma world. Then it was that Sakka suggested that a devaputta should visit the Buddha and ask him about it.

In the Sutta Nipata (SN., pp. 46f) the sutta is called Mahamangala. It is one of the suttas at the preaching of which countless devas were present and countless beings realized the Truth (SNA.i.174; BuA.243; AA.i.57,320).

The sutta is often recited, and forms one of the commonest of the Parittas. To have it written down in a book is considered an act of great merit (MA.ii.806).

It is said (Mhv.xxxii.43) that once Dutthagamani attempted to preach the Mangala Sutta at the Lohapasada, but he was too nervous to proceed.

The preaching of the Mangala Sutta was one of the incidents of the Buddhas life represented in the Relic Chamber of the Maha Thupa (Mhv.xxx. 83).

See also Mahamangala Jataka.

Added: 12.Apr.2009 | Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names
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