Once the Buddha was dwelling in the monastery of Anathapindika in Jeta’s Grove, near Savatthi. When the night was far spent, a deity whose surpassing splendor illuminated the entire Jeta Grove, came to the presence of the Buddha and, drawing near, respectfully saluted the Buddha and stood to one side. Standing thus, he addressed the Buddha in verse: many deities and men, yearning after good, have pondered on Blessings. Pray, tell me the Supreme Blessing. It is: Not to be associated with fools, to be associated with the wise and honour those who are worthy of honour; this addressed the Buddha in verse. Then the Buddha delivered a sermon about 38 kinds of Blessings.
Colophon:
Folio 11 on the recto side: In the Buddhist Era (BE) 2513, a kot set year, on the fifth waxing day of the seventh lunar month, a Tuesday, the writing [of this manuscript] was finished at 4.00 pm. Sathu Pho (monk) Da had the religious faith to sponsor the making of this manuscript entitled Mangkhalasut to support the Teachings of Gotama Buddha to last until the end of five thousand years. May all my wishes and desires come true. May I enter Nirvāna. Nibbānaṃ paramaṃ sukhaṃ (Nirvāna is the greatest bliss).