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True Friendship

Sanato sababhi samāgamo

Thai script: สนฺโต สพฺภิ สมาคโม

Phonetic Reading: สัน-โต สับ-พิ สะ-มา-คะ-โม

“Association with the noble and virtuous brings lasting happiness.”

Thai: “การสมาคมกับสัตบุรุษนำสุขมาให้”

Tipitaka Canonical Source & Context

Canonical Reference:

สํ. ส. ๑๕/๒๒

Associating with virtuous practitioners transmits moral warmth and clarity, guiding one surely toward elevated spiritual states.

Word-by-Word Pali Vocabulary Breakdown

Pali Word	Phonetic	Thai Meaning	English Meaning
Sanato สนฺโต	สัน-โต	สงบระงับ, เป็นสุข	Peaceful, wholesome
Sababhi สพฺภิ	สับ-พิ	ด้วยสัตบุรุษทั้งหลาย	With the noble / virtuous
Samāgamo สมาคโม	สะ-มา-คะ-โม	การพบปะ, การสมาคม	Association, meeting

In-depth Commentary & Spiritual Insight

Noble friends exert a sublime gravity upon the heart. Immersed among serene, upright minds, one naturally gravitates toward wisdom.

Practical Takeaways for Daily Life

�� Seek out virtuous companions who cherish spiritual values.
�� Apply the mentors' teachings to everyday ethical conduct.
�� Serve as a wholesome, supportive influence to your peers.

Mindfulness & Vipassana Reflection

Feel the settling of mental turbulence after discussing Dhamma with wise companions.

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