Angulimala - 60:
The family expresses its gratitude to Angulimala Thera
G. K. Ananda Kumarasiri
 BUDDHISM: Nonetheless, his Saddha in the Buddha Dhamma soared
to a new high with the experience that he had helped to save the life of
the expectant mother and her baby. In the midst of the family rejoicing,
he made a silent resolution to himself, “Henceforth, I will devote my
entire life to bringing happiness to all beings, not to hurt, harm or
destroy them.”
In no time, word spread about the Power that was invoked through the
recitation of Angulimala Thera’s Saccakriya. Soon news of the power of
the Paritta Sutta reached the capital city Savatthi.
From there, the power of his Saccakiriya spread far and wide to
neighbouring kingdoms. Thence onwards, Angulimala Thera’s assertion of
the truth of his ‘noble spiritual rebirth’ came to be referred to as the
“Angulimala Paritha”.
In recognition of the great efficacy of the Angulimala Paritta,
expectant mothers travelled from distant towns and villages in Kosala
and the surrounding kingdoms to the seat where Angulimala Thera had
invoked the assertion of his ‘noble spiritual birth’.
They were eager to experience themselves the power of the Angulimala
Paritta, to ensure a safe and comfortable delivery. Soon the seat from
which he recited his assertion acquired great fame for its spiritual
power of protection for pregnant mothers.
To be continued
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