: The incomparable trainer of those to be tamed. Satta Devamanussanam : The teacher of gods and humans. Buddho : The awakened one. Bhagava : The blessed or fortunate one. Benefits of Recitation
Chanting this verse is believed to bring numerous spiritual and practical benefits: Benefits of chanting the "itipiso" verse - Facebook
: The self-enlightened one who discovered the Four Noble Truths. : The incomparable trainer of those to be tamed
This gatha (verse) summarizes the infinite virtues of the Buddha into nine distinct qualities:
: The one endowed with supreme knowledge and conduct. Bhagava : The blessed or fortunate one
: The one who is worthy of honor and has eradicated all defilements.
: The "Well-Gone" one who has reached the ultimate peace (Nirvana). Lokavidu : The knower of all worlds. : The one who is worthy of honor
The gatha is widely revered as one of the most powerful protective chants in Buddhism. It pays homage to the nine supreme qualities of the Buddha, creating a spiritual shield of peace, energy, and mindfulness for the practitioner. The Core Essence: The Nine Virtues