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Right Speech

Mokakho kalayāṇiyā sādhu

Thai script: โมกฺโข กลฺยาณิยา สาธุ

Phonetic Reading: โมก-โข กัน-ยา-นิ-ยา สา-ทุ

“Uttering gracious, pleasant speech leads to success and welfare.”

Thai: “การเปล่งวาจาไพเราะย่อมยังประโยชน์ให้สำเร็จ”

Tipitaka Canonical Source & Context

Canonical Reference:

สํ. ส. ๑๕/๓๑๗

Gracious speech that is pleasant to the ear, affectionate, and beneficial unlocks goodwill and resolves tensions effortlessly.

Word-by-Word Pali Vocabulary Breakdown

Pali Word	Phonetic	Thai Meaning	English Meaning
Mokakho โมกฺโข	โมก-โข	การเปล่ง, การกล่าว	Utterance, speaking
Kalayāṇiyā กลฺยาณิยา	กัน-ยา-นิ-ยา	วาจางาม, วาจาไพเราะ	Gracious, elegant
Sādhu สาธุ	สา-ทุ	ยังประโยชน์ให้สำเร็จ, ดีงาม	Good, effective

In-depth Commentary & Spiritual Insight

A single sentence can ignite conflict or foster lifelong alliance. Speaking with gentle clarity defuses hostility and nurtures mutual understanding.

Practical Takeaways for Daily Life

�� Use words that encourage and validate the goodness in others.
�� Restrain speech when anger flares.
�� Communicate with empathy and authentic sincerity.

Mindfulness & Vipassana Reflection

Trace how words instantly alter emotional feeling tones (Vedanā) within yourself and listeners.

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