Ghana sârappa dittena - Dipena tama dhansinâ With lights brightly shining, abolishing this gloom, Tiloka dipam sambuddham - Pûjayâmi tamo nudam I adore the Enlightened One, who dispels the darkness (of ignorance).
Offering of Perfumed Smoke
Gandha Sambhâra yuttena - Dhûpenâhem Sugandhinâ With perfumed incense, made from fragrant substances, Pûjaye pûjaniyam tam - Pûjâ bhâjana muttamam I honour the Exalted One, worthy of respect, who dispels the darkness (of ignorance).
Offering of Flowers
Vanna gandha gunopetam - Etam kusuma santatim This mass of flowers, fresh hued, fragrant and choice Pûjayâmi munindassa - Siripâda saroruhe I offer at the sacred lotus-like feet of the Noble Sage.
Pûjemi Buddham kusumena nena - Puññena metena ca hotu mokkham I offer Thee, Lord Buddha, these flowers. May this virtue aid in my emancipation. Puppham milâyâti yathâ idam me - Kâyo tathâ yâti vinâsa bhâvam Our bodies undergo decay, even as these flowers must fade.