[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Dictionary of Pali Proper Names](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937) › v1.c7.142 # Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c7.142 Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c7.142 - **Language:** English ### [v1.c7.142](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c7.142) The Āṭānāṭiya Sutta is now regarded as a \*Paritta\*, and its influence pervades a hundred million world systems.² In Ceylon, for instance, it is recited with great fervour at the conclusion of the Paritta ceremonies, particularly in times of illness, in order to ward off evil spirits. - [Previous: v1.c7.141](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c7.141) - [Next: v1.c7.143](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c7.143) - [Up: v1.c7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c7) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c7.142](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c7.142) · Pramāṇa