Recorded in the Samyutta Nikaya (SN 1.31), where a celestial deity inquires of the Buddha what quality, when firmly rooted, bestows authentic prosperity upon mortals.
| Pali Word | Phonetic | Thai Meaning | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
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Saddhā
สทฺธา (Saddha)
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sad-dha | ความเชื่อมั่น, ความเลื่อมใสอันประกอบด้วยปัญญา | Faith, confidence grounded in reasoned understanding |
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Sādhu
สาธุ (Sadhu)
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sa-dhu | ดีงาม, ยังประโยชน์ให้สำเร็จ, อำนวยผลดี | Excellent, fruitful, producing beneficial outcomes |
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Patiṭṭhitā
ปติฏฺฐิตา (Patitthita)
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pa-tit-thi-ta | ตั้งมั่นแล้ว, มั่นคงไม่คลอนแคลน, สถิตมั่น | Firmly established, steadfastly rooted, unwavering |
In contemplative training, the faculty of faith (Saddhindriya) must harmonize with wisdom (Pannindriya). Unbalanced faith leans toward credulity, while unchecked intellectualization breeds cynical skepticism. Harmonized, they foster swift one-pointed absorption.
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