Invoked for wisdom and prosperity to counter the effects of Mercury (Budha).
Buduguna shanthiya - බුදුගුණ ශාන්තිය
Chanted to protect against the fires and enemies associated with Mars (Angaharu).
Used to bring health and peace, countering Jupiter (Guru).
Invoked to remove the malefic effects of the Sun (Iru) and bring happiness.
It is categorized as a Seth Pirith or Shanthikarma piece, where the rhythmic recitation is believed to create a "Jina Panjaraya" (a protective cage of the Conqueror) around the practitioner.
The Shanthiya is usually sung in a melodic, rhythmic style known as Kavi (poetry). It is common to see these chants performed during or at home during the evening to "cleanse" the environment of negative spirits ( Yaksha , Pretha ) and "Kodiwina" (black magic).
The chant is structured around the (the nine celestial bodies) and the Itipiso Gatha (the Nine Virtues of the Buddha). Each verse typically connects a specific virtue of the Buddha to the mitigation of a particular planetary influence:
Invoked for wisdom and prosperity to counter the effects of Mercury (Budha).
Buduguna shanthiya - බුදුගුණ ශාන්තිය
Chanted to protect against the fires and enemies associated with Mars (Angaharu). Invoked for wisdom and prosperity to counter the
Used to bring health and peace, countering Jupiter (Guru).
Invoked to remove the malefic effects of the Sun (Iru) and bring happiness. Invoked to remove the malefic effects of the
It is categorized as a Seth Pirith or Shanthikarma piece, where the rhythmic recitation is believed to create a "Jina Panjaraya" (a protective cage of the Conqueror) around the practitioner.
The Shanthiya is usually sung in a melodic, rhythmic style known as Kavi (poetry). It is common to see these chants performed during or at home during the evening to "cleanse" the environment of negative spirits ( Yaksha , Pretha ) and "Kodiwina" (black magic). It is common to see these chants performed
The chant is structured around the (the nine celestial bodies) and the Itipiso Gatha (the Nine Virtues of the Buddha). Each verse typically connects a specific virtue of the Buddha to the mitigation of a particular planetary influence: