True Blessings

Knowledge and technical skill, And well-practiced moral observances, Words which are Well spoken, This is the Highest blessing.

Giving and Dhamma-faring, The protection of relatives, Faultless actions, This is the highest blessing.

Complete abstention from evil, And abstention from drinking, And heedfulness in the doctrines, This is the highest blessing.

Reverence and modesty, Contentment and gratitude, Listening to the Dhamma at the propert time, This is the highest blessing.

Patience and gentleness, And the influence of holy people, Discussion of Dhamma at the right time, This is the highest blessing.

From the Sutta Nipata

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