monks to recite the Ratana Sutta through the night during a period when Sri Lanka was afflicted by plague and disease.

Ritual and Protective Functions

It is widely believed that all-night recitations of paritta by monks bring safety, peace and well-being to a community. Such recitations also occur on auspicious occasions, such as the inauguration of a new temple or home, or to provide blessings upon those who hear. Conversely, paritta discourses are recited

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