Path to happiness and prosperity

Gautama Buddha preached not to associate with foolish (Balanam), but to associate with the wise (Panditanan)

There was a philosophical upheaval in the society to realise what constituted a “Blessing” (Mangala)

Some declared an auspicious sight in the early morning as a Blessing (Mangalya). Some others believed auspicious sounds cause a blessing

The Devata made a pleading that the divine beings as well as human beings at large, are yearning for blessings

In ancient India, people gathered to listen to purana’s read aloud by the learned, in order to develop their knowledge and spiritual endeavours. 

• “Do not to associate with foolish (Balanam), but associate with the wise (Panditanan)” and honour those who are worthy of honour (Pujaniyanam)”. 
• “Reside in an appropriate area of residence (Patirupa-desa-vaso) together with a record of meritorious actions in one’s own past (Pubbe ca Katapunnata) and with perfect mastery over one’s own self (Atta Samma Panidhi). 

• Vastness of learning and erudition (Bahu-saccan), together with manual skills in handicrafts (Sippan) and perfect discipline in one’s conduct (Vinayo ca Susikkhito) and delightful propriety of speech (Subhasita ca ya vaca). 
• Support one’s father & mother (Mata Pitu — Upatthanam), dutiful maintenance of one’s wife and children (PuttaDarassa sangaho) and engage in Peaceful occupation (Anakula ca Kammanta). 
• Generosity (Danan), righteous conduct (Dhammacariya), courteous care of one’s own relatives (Natakanan ca Sangaho) and one’s unblemished own conduct (Anavajjani Kammani). 
• Loathe and abstinence from evil actions (Arati-Virati-Papa), refraining from intoxicants and drugs (Majjapana ca Samyamo), diligently active in pursuit of goodness (Appamado ca Dhammesu). 
• Respectful and humble (Garavo - Nivato) in one ’s behaviour, contentment (Santutthi) and a profound sense of gratitude (Katannuta), regularly listen to Dhamma (Kalena Dhamma Savanam). 
• Forbearance and patience (Kanti ca Sovacassata), associate with monks (Samananan ca dassanam) and regular discussion on the Dhamma (Kalena Dhamma Sakaccha). 
• Spiritual austerity (Tapo) and celibate living (Brahmacariya), perception of the Noble Truths (Ariya Saccana Dassanam) and the realization of Nibbana (Nibbana Sacchikiriya). 
• If one ’s mind remains unshaken when battered by realities of the worldly contingencies (Lokadhamma, i.e., conditions which are necessarily connected with life in this world; gain and loss, honour and dishonour, praise and blame, pain and joy), sorrowless, stainless and secure is the highest achievement of success.