“Not to associate with the foolish, but to
associate with the wise; and to honor those
who are worthy of honor
this is the greatest blessing.

To reside in a suitable locality, to have done
mentorious actions in the past and to set
oneself in the right course
this is the greatest blessing.

To have much leaming, to be skillful in
handicraft, well-trained in discipline,
and to be of good speech
this is the greatest blessing.

To support mother and father, to cherish wife
and children, and to be engaged
in peaceful occupation
this is the greatest blessing.

To be generous in giving, to be righteous
in conduct, to help one’s relatives, and to be
blameless in action
this is the greatest blessing.

To be respectful, humble, contented and
grateful; and to listen to the
Dhammo on due occasions
this is the greatest blessing.

To be patient and obedient,
to associate with monks and to have religious
discussions on due occasions
this is the greatest blessing.

Self-restraint, a holy and chaste life,
the perception of the Noble Truths
and the realisation of Nibbana
this is the greatest blessing.

Amind unruffled by the vaganes of fortune,
from sorrow freed, from defilements cleansed,
from fear liberated
this is the greatest blessing.

Those who thus abide,
ever remain invincible,
in happiness established.
These are the greatest blessings.”