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Right Speech

Piyavācā sukhitā hoti

Thai script: ปิยวาจา สุขิตา โหติ

Phonetic Reading: ปิ-ยะ-วา-จา สุ-ขิ-ตา โห-ติ

“Gentle and affectionate words unfailingly bring happiness and peace.”

Thai: “วาจาอันเป็นที่รักและนุ่มนวล ย่อมนำความสุขมาให้”

Tipitaka Canonical Source & Context

Canonical Reference:

สํ. ส. ๑๕/๓๑๗

Affectionate, benevolent speech binds hearts together, dissipates hostility, and cultivates harmonious communities.

Word-by-Word Pali Vocabulary Breakdown

Pali Word	Phonetic	Thai Meaning	English Meaning
Piyavācā ปิยวาจา	ปิ-ยะ-วา-จา	วาจาอันเป็นที่รัก	Gentle speech
Sukhitā สุขิตา	สุ-ขิ-ตา	ความสุข, มีความสุข	Happy, peaceful
Hoti โหติ	โห-ติ	ย่อมเป็น, ย่อมมี	Is, becomes

In-depth Commentary & Spiritual Insight

Words spoken with tender benevolence possess healing power for weary souls. Practicing gentle speech is a daily gift to the world.

Practical Takeaways for Daily Life

�� Speak gently and kindly with everyone.
�� Express gratitude and encouragement freely.
�� Ban sarcasm and contempt from your tone.

Mindfulness & Vipassana Reflection

Experience the tender resonance of loving-kindness before words emerge.

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Sacacṃ ve amatā vācā

“Truthful speech is immortal speech.”

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Mokakho kalayāṇiyā sādhu

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

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Mutavā tapapati pāpikṃ

“One who utters harmful, deceitful words burns with regret later on.”

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