The Buddha dwelt at the Anathapindika Monastery in Jeta’s Grove, near Savatthi. When the night came, a deity whosesurpassing splendor illuminated the entire Jeta Grove came to the presence of the Buddha, drew near, respectfully saluted the Buddha and stood at one side. Standing thus, he addressed the Buddha in verses: many deities and men, yearning for good things, have pondered on Blessings. Pray, tell me the Supreme Blessing. The Buddha addressed him in verse: not to associate with the fool but with the wise and honor those who are worth being respected. Then the Buddha delivered a sermon about 38 kinds of Blessings.
Colophon:
Folio 42 on the verso side: In Cula-sakkarat hundred 61 (should be CS 1161), a kat khai year, on the ninth day of the waning moon of the third [lunar] month, a poek nyi day, the third day of the week (Tuesday), at the time of the forenoon horn (9:00–10:30), the writing of this manuscript was finished. Chao Somdet Tikkhapanya and Pha Khana Chanthalangsi, older brother and younger brother, had the religious faith to sponsor the making of this manuscript entitled Nisai Sapphanavara to support the Teachings of Gotama Buddha to last until the end of 5 thousand years. May both of us complete the Tripitaka in any our future lives. Nibbāna paccayo hotu no (May this be a condition for us to reach Nirvana).