"To have a soul filled with right desire; This is the greatest blessing. Much insight and much education, Self-control and a well-trained mind, Pleasant words that are well spoken; This is the greatest blessing. To support father and mother, To cherish wife and child, To follow a peaceful calling; This is the greatest blessing."

from the Mahamangala Sutta, translated by Professor Rhys Davids

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