“The Ever-Blessed Receiver of Offerings”
This sacred relic is the bodily remainder (sarīrika dhātu) of Venerable Sīvalī Thera, one of the most highly venerated disciples of the Buddha. The Blessed One, in the Aṅguttara Nikāya (AN 1.14), declared:
"Among my disciples who are recipients of offerings, Sīvalī is supreme (lābhīnaṃ aggo).”
🌸 A Symbol of Boundless Merit
The shape of this relic—clustered, lotus-like, and naturally formed—mirrors the abundance of merit Ven. Sīvalī accumulated through countless lifetimes. It is said that in a past life, he once besieged a city, causing suffering; and in atonement, he offered great acts of generosity in subsequent lives. His final life as Sīvalī was marked by miraculous birth and immediate spiritual awakening.
🌼 A Living Embodiment of Blessings
Ordained by Ven. Sāriputta, Ven. Sīvalī attained Arahantship on the very day of his ordination, a rare and profound achievement. Wherever he went, offerings flowed to him effortlessly—not due to worldly fortune, but because of the unshakable power of pure kamma and noble aspiration.
🪔 Devotees believe that venerating his relic:
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Opens the heart to generosity (dāna)
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Invites abundance—both material and spiritual
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Protects journeys and brings success to righteous undertakings
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Reminds us that past actions, purified through right effort, lead to the path of awakening
🌺 May those who behold and revere this relic cultivate:
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Gratitude for the Sangha
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Faith in the Triple Gem
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Diligence on the Noble Eightfold Path
Sādhu! Sādhu! Sādhu!
May the blessings of Ven. Sīvalī Thera flow into your life and guide you to peace, merit, and liberation.
