The chant is structured around the (the nine celestial bodies) and the Itipiso Gatha (the Nine Virtues of the Buddha). Each verse typically connects a specific virtue of the Buddha to the mitigation of a particular planetary influence:
Used to bring health and peace, countering Jupiter (Guru). The chant is structured around the (the nine
Modern versions are widely available on platforms like Buddhism Vision and YouTube, where they are used for daily meditation and merit-making. Performance Performance Invoked to remove the malefic effects of
Invoked to remove the malefic effects of the Sun (Iru) and bring happiness. It is categorized as a Seth Pirith or
The Shanthiya is usually sung in a melodic, rhythmic style known as Kavi (poetry). It is common to see these chants performed during or at home during the evening to "cleanse" the environment of negative spirits ( Yaksha , Pretha ) and "Kodiwina" (black magic).
It is categorized as a Seth Pirith or Shanthikarma piece, where the rhythmic recitation is believed to create a "Jina Panjaraya" (a protective cage of the Conqueror) around the practitioner.
Invoked for wisdom and prosperity to counter the effects of Mercury (Budha).