[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) › v2.c31.202 # Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c31.202 Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c31.202 - **Language:** English ### [v2.c31.202](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c31.202) Maṅgala Sutta.—Preached at Jetavana in answer to a question asked by a deva as to which are the auspicious things (\*maṅgalāni\*) in the world. The sutta describes thirty-seven \*maṅgalāni\*, including such things as the avoidance of fools, association with the wise, honouring those worthy of honour, etc.¹ The Commentary² explains that at the time the sutta was preached there was great discussion over the whole of Jambudīpa regarding the constitution of \*maṅgala\*. The devas heard the discussion and argued among themselves till the matter spread to the highest Brahma-world. Then it was that Sakka suggested that a devaputta should visit the Buddha and ask him about it. - [Previous: v2.c31.201](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c31.201) - [Next: v2.c31.203](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c31.203) - [Up: v2.c31](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c31) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c31.202](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c31.202) · Pramāṇa