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The Buddha uttered the following powerful and effective Sutta (discourse) on His visit to the epidemic-stricken township of Vesali to bless victims to protect them from famine, sickness, evil spirits and other kinds of misfortune.

During the Buddha's time, many people were benefited and misfortunes were averted following the recital of the Ratana Sutta. This Sutta also explains the highest qualities of the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha by giving details of the Triple Gem in its various facets. At the end of every stanza the Buddha blessed everyone saying “By this truth may all beings be happy and blissful. “

Sakka, the King requested the other sangha, who had assembled to hear this discourse, to radiate their loving-kindness towards human beings, and to protect those who remember them and fulfill their religious obligations.

After hearing this Sutta, even Sakka the King, became delighted and paid homage to the Triple Gem by uttering the last three verses.

All devotees are strongly urged to recite this Sutta daily, as well as during illness or at other times when they are disturbed. Occasionally, monks should be invited to their homes to chant this and other important Suttas.

Ratana Sutta
	Pali	English Translation
1	Yanidha bhutani sama-gatani Bhumma-niva yaniva anta-likkhe Sabbeva bhuta sumana bhavantu Athopi sakkacca sunantu bhasitam	Whatsoever beings are here assembled Those of the earth or those of the air, may all of them be happy! Let them all listen attentively to my words!
2	Tasmahi bhuta nisametha sabbe Mettam karotha manusiya pajaya Divaca rattoca haranti ye balim Tasmahi ne rakkhatha appa-matta.	Listen here, all beings! Show your love to those humans who, day and night, bring offerings to you. Therefore, guard them diligently.
3	Yankinci vittam ldhava huram va Saggesu vayam ratanam panitam Nano-samam atthi tathagatena ldampi Buddhe ratanam panitam Etena saccena suvatthi hotu	Whatever treasure there be, either here or in the world beyond, or whatever precious jewel there be in the heavens; yet there is none comparable to the Accomplished One. In the Buddha is this precious jewel found. On account of this truth May there be happiness!
4	Khayam viragam amatam panitam Yadajjhaga sakya muni samahito Natena dhammena samatthi kinci Idampi dhamme ratanam panitam Etena saccena suvatthi hotu	The tranquil Sage of the Sakyas realized cessation, freedom from passion, immortality, excellence. There is nothing comparable to this Dhamma (universal law or order). In the Dhamma is this precious jewel found. On account of this truth May there be happiness!
5	Yambuddha settho parivannayi sucim Samadhi-manantari-kanna-mahu Samadhina tena samo na vijjati ldampi dhamme ratanam panitam Etena saccena suvatthi hotu	That pure path the Supreme Buddha praised is described as 'concentration without interruption’. There is nothing like that concentration. In the Dhamma is this precious jewel found. On account of this truth. May there be happiness!
6	Ye puggala attha satam pasattha Cattari etani yugani honti Te dakkhineyya sugatassa savaka Etesu dinnani mahapphalani ldampi sanghe ratanam panitam Etena saccena suvatthi hotu	Those Eight Individuals, praised by the virtuous, they constitute four pairs. They, worthy of offerings, are the disciples of the Enlightened One, Gifts given to these yield abundant fruit. In the Sangha is this precious jewel found. On account of this truth. May there be happiness!
7	Ye suppa-yutta manasa dalhena Nikkamino gotama sasanamhi Te patti patta amatam vigayha Laddha mudha nibbutim bhunjamana ldampi sanghe ratanam panitam Etena saccena suvatthi hotu	With steadfast mind, applying themselves thoroughly in the Dispensation of Gotarna, free "of passion, they have attained to that which should be attained. And plunging into immortality they enjoy the Peace (Nibbana) in absolute freedom. In the Sangha is this precious jewel found. On account of this truth May there be happiness!
8	Yathinda khilo pathavim sito siga Catubbhi vatebhi asampa kampigo Tathupamam sappurisam vadami Yo ariga saccani avecca passati ldampi sanghe ratanam panitam Etena saccena suvatthi hotu	Just as a firm post sunk in the earth cannot be shaken by the four winds; I say that a good person who thoroughly perceives the Noble Truths is similar to that. In the Sangha is this precious jewel found. On account of this truth May there be happiness!
9	Ye ariga saccani vibhava-yanti Gambhira-pannena sudesitani Kincapi te honti bhusappa matta Na te bhavam atthamam adiyanti ldampi sanghe ratanam panitam Etena saccena suvatthi hotu	Those who clearly understand the Noble Truths, well taught by Him who has absolute knowledge, do not undergo an eighth birth, no matter how exceedingly heedless they may be. In the Sangha is this precious jewel found. On account of this truth May there be happiness!
10	Saha vassa dassana sampadaya Tayassu dhamma jahita bhavanti Sakkaya ditthi vici-kicchi-tanca Silabbatam vapi yadatthi kinci Catu hapayehica vippa mutto Cha cabhi thanani abhabbo katum ldampi sanghe ratanam panitam Etena saccena suvatti hotu	Together with his attainment of Insight, three qualities have been abandoned, namely:- Belief in self, doubt and dependence on (wrong) rites and ceremonies. He is absolutely freed from the four states of misery, and is incapable of committing the six deadly crimes. In the Sangha is this precious jewel found. On account of this truth May there be happiness!
11	Kincapi so kammam karoti papakam .Kayena vaca uda cetasa va Abhabbo so tassa paticcha-daga Abhabbata dittha padassa vutta ldampi sanghe ratanam panitam Etena saccena suvatthi hotu	He is incapable of hiding whatever evil he does, whether by deed, word or thought; for it has been said that such an act is impossible for one who has seen the Path. On account of this truth May there be happiness!
12	Vanappa gumbe yatha phussitagge Gimhana mase pathamasmin.gimhe Tathu-pamam dhamma varam adesayi Nibbana gamin paramam hitaga ldampi Buddhe ratanam panitam Etena saccena suvatthi hotu	Just like a forest is flowered at the top, in the first month of the summer season, so has the Sublime Doctrine that leads to Nibbana been taught for the Highest Good. In the Buddha is this precious jewel found. On account of this truth May there be happiness!
13	Varo varannu varado varaharo Anuttaro dhamma varam adesayi Idampi Buddhe ratanam panitam Etena saccena suvatthi hotu	The unrivalled Excellent One, the Knower, the Giver, the Bringer of the Excellent has expounded the excellent Doctrine. In the Buddha is this precious jewel found. On account of this truth May there be happiness!
14	Khinam puranam navam natthi sambhavam Viratta citta ayatike bhavasmin Te khina-bija avirul-hicchanda Nibbanti dhira yatha-yam padipo Idampi sanghe ratanam panitam Etena saccena suvatthi hotu	Their past is extinct, a fresh becoming there is not, their minds are not attached to a future birth, their desires grow not; those wise ones go out even as this lamp. In the Sangha is this precious jewel found. On account of this truth May there be happiness!
15	Yanidha bhutani sama-gatani Bhumma-niva yaniva: anta-likkhe Tathagatam deva-manussa-pajitam Buddham namassama suvatthi hotu	Sakka's exultation: We beings here assembled, of the earth and of the air, salute the Accomplished Buddha, honoured by gods and humans. May there be happiness!
16	Yanidha bhutani sama-gatani Bhumma-niva yaniva anta-likkhe Tathagatam deva-manussa-pujitam Dhammam namassama suvatthi hotu	We beings here assembled, of the earth and of the air, salute the Accomplished Dhamma, honoured by goods souls and humans. May there be happiness!
17	Yanidha bhutani sama-gatani Bhumma-niva yaniva anta-likkhe Tathagatam deva-manussa-pajitam Sangham namassama suvatthi hotu	We beings here assembled, of the earth and of the air, salute the Accomplished Sangha, honoured by good souls and humans. May there be happiness!
18	Etena Sacea Vajjena Dukkha Vupa Samentu Me Etena Sacca Vajjena Bhaya Vupa Samentu Me Etena Sacca Vajjena Roga Vupa Samentu Me	By the firm determination of this truth, May I be free from suffering. By the firm determination of this truth, May I be free from fear. By the firm determination of this truth, May I be free from illness