Paritta Parikamma

for preparation and invitation to devas for
the sharing of the Paritta chanting

Samanta cakkavalesu, atra-gacchantu devata;
saddhammam muni rajassa, sunantu sagga-mokkhadam.

May the deities from various universes assemble here and listen to the noble teaching of the Supreme Sage, that gives heavenly bliss and liberation from suffering.
 
 

Dhamma ssavana kalo ayam bhaddanta.
(3 times)
 
Oh Noble Ones! This is the time to listen to the Dhamma (Buddha's Teaching).
(3 times)
 
 

Namo tassa bhagavato arahato samma-sambuddhassa.
(3 times)
 
Homage to Him, the Blessed, the Exalted and the Fully Enlightened One.
(3 times)
 
 

Ye santa santa citta, tisarana sarana, ettha lokantare va;
bhumma bhumma ca deva, guna gana gahana byavata sabbakalam.
ete ayantu deva, vara-kanaka-maye, meruraje vasanto;
santo santosa hetum, muni-vara- vacanam, sotumaggam samagga.
 
There are deities, virtuous and tranquil after taking refuge in the Triple Gem, living in this universe or in other universes, there are deities around the world and in heaven making efforts to gain virtuous qualities, there is the King of deities gentle as he is, living at the top of Mount Meru, made of excellent gold. May all these deities assemble here together to listen to the noble words of the Great Sage, which are the source of happiness and peace.
 
 

Sabbesu cakkavalesu, yakkha deva ca brahmano;
yam amhehi katam punnam, sabba-sampatti-sadhakam.
 
May all demons, deities and Brahmas in all ten thousand universes rejoice in our meritorious actions which bring success and happiness.
 
 

Sabbe tam anumoditva, samagga sasane rata;
pamada-rahita hontu, arakkhasu visesato.
 
Having rejoiced in our merits, may the deities together dedicate it to the Buddha's Dispensation and especially do not neglect in protecting the world.
 
 

Sasanassa ca lokassa, vuddhi bhavatu sabbada;
sasanampi ca lokanca, deva rakkhantu sabbada.
 
May there always be prosperity for the Buddha's Dispensation and the world. May the deities forever protect the Buddha's Dispensation and the world.
 
 

Saddhim hontu sukhi sabbe, parivarehi attano;
anigha sumana hontu, saha sabbehi natibhi.
 
May all beings together with their retinues and relatives be well and happy, joyful and free from suffering.
 
 

Rajato va corato va
manussato va amanussato va
aggito va udakato va
pisacato va khanukato va
kandakato va nakkhattato va
janapada rogato va asaddhammato va
asanditthito va asappurisato va
canda-hatthi-assa-miga-gona-kukkura-
ahi-vicchikka-manisappa-dipi-accha-taraccha-
sukara-mahimsa-yakkha-rakkhasadihi
nanabhayato va nanarogato va
nanaupaddavato va arakkham ganhantu.
 
May the deities take care to protect beings from dangers of evil kings, robbers, human beings, non-human beings, fire, water, ghosts, tree stumps, thorns, bad planets, epidemics, false doctrines, wrong views, wicked persons, from wild elephants, horses, deer, bulls, dogs, serpents, scorpions, poisonous snakes, leopards, bears, hyenas, boars, buffalos, ogres, devils and so forth. May the deities protect all human beings from all dangers, diseases and disasters.

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