“Bahū devā manussā ca, Maṅgalāni acintayuṁ;
Ākaṅkhamānā sotthānaṁ, Brūhi maṅgala- muttamaṁ.”
“Asevanā ca bālānaṁ, Paṇḍitānañ ca sevanā;
Pūjā ca pūjaneyyānaṁ, Etaṁ maṅgala-muttamaṁ.
“Patirūpadesavāso ca, Pubbe ca kata-puññatā;
Atta sammā-paṇidhi ca, Etaṁ maṅgala-muttamaṁ.
“Bāhu-saccañca sippañca, Vinayo ca susikkhito;
Subhāsitā ca yā vācā, Etaṁ maṅgala-muttamaṁ.
“Mātā pitu upaṭṭhānaṁ, Putta dārassa saṅgaho;
Anākulā ca kammantā, Etaṁ maṅgala-muttamaṁ.
“Dānañ ca dhammacariyā ca, Ñātakānañ ca saṅgaho;
Anavajjāni kammāni, Etaṁ maṅgala-muttamaṁ.
“Āratī viratī pāpā, Majjapānā ca saññamo;
Appamādo ca dhammesu, Etaṁ maṅgala-muttamaṁ.
“Gāravo ca nivāto ca, Santuṭṭhi ca kataññutā;
Kālena dhamma savanaṁ, Etaṁ maṅgala-muttamaṁ.
“Khantī ca sovacassatā, Samaṇānañ ca dassanaṁ;
Kālena dhamma sākacchā, Etaṁ maṅgala-muttamaṁ.
“Tapo ca brahma-cariyañ ca, Ariya saccāna dassanaṁ;
Nibbāna sacchikiriyā ca, Etaṁ maṅgala-muttamaṁ.
“Phuṭṭhassa loka-dhammehi, Cittaṁ yassa na kampati;
Asokaṁ virajaṁ khemaṁ, Etaṁ maṅgala-muttamaṁ.
“Etādisāni katvāna, Sabbattha maparājitā;
Sabbattha sotthiṁ gacchanti, Taṁ tesaṁ maṅgala-muttaman”ti.
‘Devas are concerned for happiness, And ever long for peace.
The same is true for humankind. What then are the highest blessings?’
Avoiding those of foolish ways, Associating with the wise,
And honouring those worthy of honour. These are the highest blessings.
Living in places of suitable kinds, With the fruits of past good deeds
And guided by the rightful way. These are the highest blessings.
Accomplished in learning and craftsman’s skills, With discipline, highly trained,
And speech that is true and pleasant to hear. These are the highest blessings.
Providing for mother and father’s support And cherishing family,
And ways of work that harm no being, These are the highest blessings.
Generosity and a righteous life, Offering help to relatives and kin,
And acting in ways that leave no blame. These are the highest blessings.
Steadfast in restraint, and shunning evil ways, Avoiding intoxicants that dull the mind,
And heedfulness in all things that arise. These are the highest blessings.
Respectfulness and being of humble ways, Contentment and gratitude,
And hearing the Dhamma frequently taught. These are the highest blessings.
Patience and willingness to accept one’s faults, Seeing venerated seekers of the truth,
And sharing often the words of Dhamma. These are the highest blessings.
Ardent, committed to the Holy Life, Seeing for oneself the Noble Truths
And the realization of Nibbāna. These are the highest blessings.
Although in contact with the world, Unshaken the mind remains
Beyond all sorrow, spotless, secure. These are the highest blessings.
They who live by following this path Know victory wherever they go,
And every place for them is safe. These then are the highest blessings.”
[Translation source: A Bhikkhu Manual]