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Gains & Value (Labha Vagga)

Santuṭṭhī paramaṃ dhanaṃ

Thai script: สนฺตุฏฺฐี ปรมํ ธนํ

Phonetic Reading: สัน-ตุด-ถี ปะ-ระ-มัง ทะ-นัง

“Contentment with what one possesses is the supreme wealth.”

Thai: “ความสันโดษยินดีในสิ่งที่มี เป็นทรัพย์อันประเสริฐสุด”

Tipitaka Canonical Source & Context

Canonical Reference:

ขุ. ธ. ๒๕/๔๒

A billionaire driven by insatiable craving is internally impoverished; whereas one rich in contentment abides in wealth that never fluctuates.

Word-by-Word Pali Vocabulary Breakdown

Pali Word	Phonetic	Thai Meaning	English Meaning
Sanatuṭaṭhī สนฺตุฏฺฐี	สัน-ตุด-ถี	ความสันโดษ, ความยินดีพอใจ	Contentment
Paramṃ ปรมํ	ปะ-ระ-มัง	อันประเสริฐ, สูงสุด	Supreme, highest
Dhanṃ ธนํ	ทะ-นัง	ทรัพย์, สมบัติ	Wealth, treasure

In-depth Commentary & Spiritual Insight

True affluence is not measured by possessions accumulated, but by the rarity of one's cravings. When the heart is content, life is rich.

Practical Takeaways for Daily Life

�� Appreciate existing belongings and utilize them fully.
�� Moderate consumption to honor ecological balance.
�� Share excess resources with those in need.

Mindfulness & Vipassana Reflection

Attune to the profound fullness of awareness when thirst for more temporarily subsides.

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