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Abstract

This article is an academic piece presenting the application of principles from the Maṅgalatthadīpanī for living when facing worldly conditions. The study found that in the Maṅgalatthadīpanī, three principles that can be applied in life when facing worldly conditions are clearly evident: 1) Kanti (patience), 2) Yonisomanasikara (wise attention), and 3) Tilakkhana (three characteristics). In explaining the auspiciousness related to Kanti and the auspiciousness related to Asoka (absence of sorrow), the author described Kanti by referencing the story of Kanti Vati and the sword. Regarding Yonisomanasikara, the author explained it using the story of King Khatthaka as a cautionary tale. For Tilakkhana, the author used the story of the five types of people as examples for explaining the three characteristics.

In summary, facing the eight worldly conditions according to the essence of the Maṅgalatthadīpanī, one should apply three principles: Kanti (patience), Yonisomanasikāra (wise consideration), and the Three Characteristics (impermanence, suffering, non-self). Yonisomanasikāra should be applied to deal with the favorable worldly conditions, such as gain, status, happiness, and praise, while Kanti and the Three Characteristics should be applied to deal with the unfavorable worldly conditions, such as loss, disgrace, suffering, and blame. By facing both favorable and unfavorable worldly conditions mindfully, one can live a peaceful life.