Angulima Sutta

by Hla Min

Updated : May 2025

• Sayadaw U Silananda recorded the Protective Suttas in Pali and English.
• The book was published for Sayadaw’s birthday by a Thai Devotee.

• Sayadaw U Dhammika (Thamanay Kyaw) wrote a booklet to study the Protective Verses.
• Theik Kha stands for Training / Practice.

Angulimala Sutta

• 9th Sutta in “Paritta Pali”
• Short but effective
• Asseveration of truth by an Arahant (formerly notorious or his “garland of [human] fingers”)
• For easy delivery of expectant mothers
• Contents: “Oh, sister! Ever since I was reborn in this Noble Birth, I do not remember intentionally taking the life of a being. By this utterance of truth, may there be comfort to you and to the child in your womb.”

Pali (in Burmese Script)