The Buddha dwelt at the Anathapindika Monastery in Jeta’s Grove, near Savatthi. When the night came, a deitywhose surpassing splendor illuminated the entire Jeta Grove came to the presence of the Buddha, drew near, respectfully saluted the Buddha and stood at one side. Standing thus, he addressed the Buddha in verses: many deities and men, yearning for good things, have pondered on Blessings. Pray, tell me the Supreme Blessing. The Buddha addressed him in verse: not to associate with the fool but with the wise and honor those who are worth being respected. Then the Buddha delivered a sermon about 38 kinds of Blessings.
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Folio 26 on the recto side: In Culasakkarat (CS) 1218, a hwai si year, on the fourth day of the waxing moon of the eleventh [lunar] month, the fourth day of the week (Wednesday), a moeng sai day, at the time of the morning drum (7:30–9:00), the writing of this manuscript was finished. Hua Chao Saensi Haksa had the religious faith to sponsor the making of this manuscript entitled Sap sutmon to support the Teachings of Gotama Buddha to last until the end of 5000 years. May the benefits derived from this merit be transferred to my parents, siblings, children, slaves and even animals. If they have been stuck in a place of suffering, please help all of them moved to a good place. Nibbānaṃ paramaṃ sukkhaṃ (Nirvana is the greatest bliss).