| I got few videos of Theravada monks chanting in pali , in Hindi the translation explaining its meaning is given in the video itself.In English I will try to translate.Try to correct any mistake from my side It is the duty of every Buddhist to pay homage to the Buddha before the commencement of any Buddhist recital. The following sentences in Pali should be recited trice and only after that does one take refuge in the Triple Gem (Tri Ratana). This is done as a mark of respect for the great virtues and wisdom of the Buddha in order to gain confidence, devotion and inspiration in the Buddha. Buddhabhivadana Pali & English Translation Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samma Sambuddhassa Honour to Him, the Blessed one, the worthy one, the fully enlightened one Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samma Sambuddhassa Honour to Him, the Blessed one, the worthy one, the fully enlightened one Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samma Sambuddhassa Honour to Him, the Blessed one, the worthy one, the fully enlightened one. To become a Buddhist one must take refuge in the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha for one's guidance. All those who are already Buddhists are encouraged to reiterate the acceptance of this Holy Triple Gem - Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha -- in their daily life. The Buddha was the holiest, most virtuous, wisest and most spiritually perfect personality who had ever lived on this earth. His Dhamma (doctrine) is the Ultimate Truth about the Universe which explains the real nature of the world and of ... |