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Merit & Goodness

Sukho puñañasas ucacayo

Thai script: สุโข ปุญฺญสฺส อุจฺจโย
Phonetic Reading: สุ-โข ปุน-ยัด-สะ อุด-จะ-โย
“The accumulation of merit brings enduring happiness.”
Thai: “การสั่งสมบุญนำสุขมาให้”
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Tipitaka Canonical Source & Context

Canonical Reference:
ขุ. ธ. ๒๕/๓๐

Do not underestimate small virtues; just as a water pot is filled droplet by droplet, the wise accumulate happiness through consistent wholesome actions.

Word-by-Word Pali Vocabulary Breakdown

Pali Word Phonetic Thai Meaning English Meaning
Sukho
สุโข
สุ-โข นำสุขมาให้, เป็นสุข Conducive to happiness
Puñañasas
ปุญฺญสฺส
ปุน-ยัด-สะ แห่งบุญ, แห่งความดี Of merit, wholesome deeds
Ucacayo
อุจฺจโย
อุด-จะ-โย การสะสม, การพอกพูน Accumulation, gathering
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In-depth Commentary & Spiritual Insight

Merit is essentially the inner cleansing of the mind achieved through generosity, virtue, and contemplation. Each wholesome act deposits peace in the heart.

Practical Takeaways for Daily Life

  • �� Perform at least one selfless act of kindness daily.
  • �� Assist others quietly without craving recognition.
  • �� Rejoice mentally whenever recalling past good deeds.

Mindfulness & Vipassana Reflection

Recognize the wholesome joy arising from virtuous memory, noting also its impermanent rising and fading.

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