Paritta Parikamma

Inviting the Deities

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.

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

Homage to Him, the Blessed, the Exalted and the Fully Enlightened One. (3 times)

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.

May all demons, deities and Brahmas in all ten thousand universes rejoice in our meritorious actions which bring success and happiness.

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.

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.

May all beings together with their retinues and relatives be well and happy, joyful and free from suffering.

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.