The Pillow Book


Inspired by Sei Shonagon on the 23rd of July 2001.
/ Things that please me / Things that displease me / Things that attract me /
This is my Pillow Book.

Thursday 23 August 2001

The Highest Blessings

Merry Meet, thus I shall record,

On one occasion the Blessed Sisters were dwelling at the sacred Pagoda of Enlightenment.

When night was far spent, a certain beloved follower of the Sisters came to the presence of the Blessed Sisters and drawing near, asked respectfully and stood at one side and asked,

"Many dieties and men, yearning after blessings,
have pondered on the Kavhashim,
Pray, tell me the Highest Blessing.
"

In which the Sisters replied in unison, to the beat of the Divine Pulse,

Not to associate with fools,
To associate with the wise,
and honour those who are worthy of honour -
This is the Highest Blessing.

To reside in a suitable locality,
to have dome meritorious actions in the past,
and to set oneself in the right course
This is the Highest Blessing.

Vast learning, perfect handicraft,
a highly trained discipline,
and pleasant speech-
This is the Highest Blessing.

The support of father and mother,
The cherishing of wife and children,
and peaceful occupations,
This is the Highest Blessing.

Liberality, Righteous conduct,
The helping of relatives,
And blameless actions -
This is the Highest Blessing.

Reverance, humility,
Contentment, gratitude,
And opportune hearing of the Kavhashim -
This is the Highest Blessing.


With that, the beloved follower meditated with the Beat in her heart.

Merry Part, thus I shall conclude.
- Giselle - Mentor of the Cult.

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