I think it was a big mistake that NPP/JVP dis not use these verse in the inauguration.
Their past history and present actions make them a MARA Party by default.
I used to called Rajapaksa Regime, the Ma Ra by using parts of his name. He is now excused form that Title, simply because two people cannot hold the same title, one and the same time.
I had no understanding of Dhamma, when I left Ceylon for higher education to U.K. I was lucky to have met Venerable Narada Thera of Vajirarama, Bambalapitiya, a few weeks before my departure.
He used to asked; What can I do for You Doctor?
Having attended to his needs I used to say; Teach me Dhamma?
I was in the process of collecting, leaflets to take to England.
In case they asked me of my religion, I have some baseline material.
Nobody asked me about my religion during the entire stay in England and they probably assumed that I was a Christian.
Coming to "Jaya Mangala Gahta", in our wedding my only request was to have a Jaya Mangala Gahta recitation when we alight from the Poruwa.
I cannot remember how many were there but I brought a collection of "Parker Pens" for the band reciting girls.
I was left with some extra pens.
I must state I did not like the Kapuwa at all and he was given half an hour for his mantras and with a warning if he exceed the time by even a minute, I would step down from the Poruwa prematurely.
Fortunately, he did not exceed and he kept his reputation intact.
On the subject, MARA here is a Deva who tried all his best to distract Buddha for over 9 years, to distract his attention from deep meditation.
These incidents preceded the Enlightenment by at least 9 years (if my memory serves right).
Jaya Mangala protection verses
JAYAMANGALA GATHA
Stanzas of the victorious Auspices
(Jayamangala gatha)
Translation into English by Lionel Lokuliyana, The Great Book of Protections (Maha Pirit Pota)
Published for Free Distribution by Mrs. H. M. Gunasekera Trust,
(Aung Chin Shit Par Gathar)
1. Bahum sahassam-abhinimmita sayudham tam
Girimekhalam uditaghora sasenamaram
Danadidhammavidhina jitava munindo
Tam tejasa bhavatu te jayamangalani.
With a thousand arms and created weapons that Girimekhala (Elephant) with Mara, risen with fierceness together with his army,
Through righteous means, such as generosity, the Lord of Sages won.
Through, that power may there be victorious auspices to you.
2. Maratirekam-abhiyujjhita sabbarattim
Ghorampanalavakamakkha-m-athaddhayakkham
Khantisudantavidhina jitava munindo
Tam tejasa bhavatu te jayamangalani.
More than (even) Mara contending all night through, Indeed, the fierce and obdurate yakkha alavaka,
Through forbearance, the well trained method, the Lord of Sages won. Through that power may there be victorious auspices to you.
3. Nalagirim gajavaram atimattabhutam
Davaggicakkam-asaniva, sudarunam tam
Mettambusekavidhina jitava munindo
Tam tejasa bhavatu te jayamangalani.
Nalagiri the great elephant fully drunk, Like a circle of jungle-fire, that one, terrible like a thunderbolt,
Through means of sprinkling the water of loving kindness, the Lord of Sages won.
Through that power may there be victorious auspices to you.
4. Ukkhittakhaggam-atihatthasudarunam tam
Dhavam tiyojanapathan'gulimalavantam
Iddhibhi sankhatamano jitava munindo
Tam tejasa bhavatu te jayamangalani.
Holding up (his) sword with lifted hand that very fierce, That Angulimala running the distance of three leagues,
Through psychic power with conditioned mind, the Lord of Sages won. Through that power may there be victorious auspices to you.
5. Katvana kattham-udaram iva gabbhiniya
Cincaya dutthavacanam janakayamajjhe
Santena somavidhina jitava munindo
Tam tejasa bhavatu te jayamangalani.
Forming (i.e. enlarging) her belly with firewood like unto a pregnant woman
The corrupt words of Cinca in the midst of people, Through quiet means with calmness, the Lord of Sages won. Through that power may there be victorious auspices to you.
6. Saccam vihaya matisaccakavadaketum
Vadabhiropitamanam atiandhabhutam
Pannapadipajalito jitava munindo
Tam tejasa bhavatu te jayamangalani.
Giving up truth, that Saccaka, hankering after arguments as though like a banner
Fixing his mind on arguments fully blinded (to truth) Shining with the lamp of wisdom, the Lord of Sages won. Through that power may there be victorious auspices to you.
7. Nandopanandabhujagam vibudham
Mahiddhim puttena therabhujagena
Damapayanto iddh'upadesavidhina jitava munindo
Tam tejasa bhavatu te jayamangalani.
The naga Nandopananda very wise and of great psychic power Causing to be tamed by His son the elder who is like a naga, Through the method of psychic power and advice, the Lord of Sages won.
Through that power may there be victorious auspices to you.
8. Duggahaditthibhujagena sudatthahattham
Brahmam viduddhijuti middhibakabhidhanam
Nanagadena vidhina jitava munindo
Tam tejasa bhavatu te jayamangalani.
With his hand much bitten by the naga namely wrong views, The Brahma named Baka of clear sheen and psychic power, Through the method of the medicine of knowledge, the Lord of Sages won. Through that power may there be victorious auspices to you.
Etapi buddhajayamangala atthagatha
Yo vacako dinadine sarate matandi
Hitvana neka vividhani c'upaddavani
Mokkham sukham adigameyya naro sapanno.
And these eight Buddha stanzas of victorious auspices
He who recites daily and remembers without sloth
Giving up various troubles and dangers
That wise man would attain the happiness of release.
Dhamma Dana by Maung H. Paw, Fremont, California
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