Why do you say “Bhavatu Sabba Mangalam” three times?
Ans. I say this because it makes me feel good. When we say “May all beings be happy”, it fills our mind with happiness. If we generate ill will for others and wish them unhappiness, we will be miserable from within. If instead of generating ill will, we generate goodwill for all, we will feel happy. With purity of mind, if you also say these words of well-being with the feeling that your meditation may benefit one and all, you will find that your mind is filled with happiness. On the contrary, if you abuse someone in a state of anger, your mind will be disturbed and agitated. Who likes having such a state of mind? Everyone wishes to remain calm and happy. So to attain serenity and happiness of mind, these words of well being for others are said. Let me explain further. Now you have only learned the technique of Anapana. Later, when you advance on the path of Vipassana, you will see that when we want others to be happy and say “Bhavatu Sabba Mangalam”, these feelings of well being for o
