Jayamangala Gatha: Stanzas of Victory

The recital of the Jayamangala Gatha, a set of eight benedictory stanzas extolling the virtues of the Buddha, is usually done on important occasions or when inaugurating any venture of significance. The contents of the stanzas, when recited clearly, are intended to bring happiness and success in all good endeavours we embark upon. These verses have come to be called “The Stanzas of Victory” or Jayamangala Gatha. A unique feature that concludes each verse is the line “By virtue of this, may joyous victory be yours.” These stanzas are regarded as efficacious because they relate to eight occasions, each based on beautiful story, where the Buddha triumphed over his powerful opponents by the sheer power of good.

Through these verses, one will realize that true victory is JOY; where none is left dejected or in pain. Each time the Buddha triumph over His adversaries, He left them with realizations and awe over the pure powers of generosity, patience, self control, loving kindness, serenity, peace, truthfulness and other virtues. The vanguished never leaves without lamp of wisdom being lighted; ensuring them greater happiness.

While the origin of these stanzas is shrouded in mystery, it can be stated with certainty that they were compose in Sri Lanka by a devout Buddhist poet.

 

Comments

  1. Jendhamuni Sos

    December 7, 2012

    Hello my dear sister.
    How are you, sister.
    So busy all day today.
    Going to pick up monk and nuns at 5 am tomorrow.

  2. Patricia Errazuriz

    December 7, 2012

    I was so busy sister today too….And yesterday I didn't have internet connection.  Some troubles with my modem. 
    5 am?? Very early, sister 🙂

  3. Harit Doshi

    December 7, 2012

    Should be proud to be good human. very well developed.. happy to see smile on faces of kids.

  4. Ghazi Riman

    December 7, 2012

    Very beautiful pictures such a great tinge of emotional tone ..an inner peace is everywhere .Thank you +Jendhamuni Sos for sharing 🙂

  5. Heinz Udo Zemlin

    December 8, 2012

    It is well to remind himself of his roots. Only in this way will be the middle man.

  6. Jendhamuni Sos

    December 8, 2012

    I'm back home again, sister +Patricia Errazuriz I had to go pick up buddhist monk and nuns from another city this morning. Hope your internet issue is solving right now.

  7. Patricia Errazuriz

    December 8, 2012

    I'm back too sister +Jendhamuni Sos I was in an Art Exhibition yesterday, today and tomorrow helping my sister in law while she's at lunch time and doing other things.  So I spend about 4 hours in this Exhibition located in a big park, very nice place close to my house so I drive around 15 mins to get there and then come back home. Hope you're doing fine after picking up buddhist monk and nuns ;-))

  8. peetala swarna Kumar

    December 10, 2012

    Dear,Jendhamuni..how are you?how is your trip?Finally after few days of
    trauma i decided to accept you…

  9. Jendhamuni Sos

    December 11, 2012

    Good morning my dear +vidya sagar Happy memorable day!  I have been busy, just had a chance to come by.

  10. vidya sagar

    December 11, 2012

    thnks for ur sweet message. do promise to take care of ur health and kindly do have ur timely rest and food please. to enable to serve more people by friend. have a nice day jendhamuni sos.

  11. Jendhamuni Sos

    December 11, 2012

    Thank you for your concerned, my dear +vidya sagar I had enough rest these past several days because I'm on vacation. Sleep well and sleep well and doing well also.

  12. vidya sagar

    December 11, 2012

    u are my best friend and i feel i have the liberty to say so friend.

  13. peetala swarna Kumar

    December 12, 2012

    I am very happy to hear you dear Jendhamuni…so..pleased now….wish you
    all HAPPYNESS…

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