This verse praises the timeless nature and effectiveness of the Buddha's teachings.
Ujuppaṭipanno Bhagavato Sāvakasaṅgho Ñāyappaṭipanno Bhagavato Sāvakasaṅgho Sāmīcippaṭipanno Bhagavato Sāvakasaṅgho Yadidaṃ cattāri purisayugāni aṭṭha purisapuggalā Esa Bhagavato Sāvakasaṅgho Āhuneyyo Pāhuneyyo Dakkhiṇeyyo Añjalikaraṇīyo Anuttaraṃ puññakkhettaṃ lokassāti.
This verse recognizes the virtues of the community of noble disciples. Theruwan Namadina Gatha
Below are the standard Pali stanzas along with their meanings. 1. Buddha Vandana (Homage to the Buddha) This verse honors the supreme qualities of the Buddha.
Vijjācaraṇasampanno Sugato Lokavidū Anuttaro Purisadammasārathi Satthā devamanussānaṃ Buddho Bhagavāti. This verse praises the timeless nature and effectiveness
In Sri Lanka and other Theravada Buddhist countries, these Gatha are recited daily during . They serve as a meditative reflection (Anussati) to calm the mind and develop Shraddha (devotion/faith) based on understanding.
The community of the Blessed One's disciples has entered on the good way, the straight way, the true way, the proper way. These four pairs of persons, the eight kinds of individuals—this is the Sangha of the Blessed One’s disciples. They are worthy of offerings, worthy of hospitality, worthy of gifts, worthy of reverential salutation, an incomparable field of merit for the world. Significance in Daily Life Below are the standard Pali stanzas along with
Sandiṭṭhiko Akāliko Ehipassiko Opanayiko Paccattaṃ veditabbo viññūhīti.