: King Dutugemunu is said to have prepared a Rathnamali Yanthra —a gold or copper foil engraved with these verses—to be placed in the foundation of the Ruwanweli Maha Seya.
Reciting or listening to the Rathnamali Gatha is believed to bring several worldly and spiritual benefits:
: Focus on the meaning of the words to return to the present moment and dwell in mindfulness.
: Sites like Pirith.org offer various Buddhist chantings and sermons in MP3 format for free download. How to Practice
: Chanting can help reduce psychological problems, overcome negative thoughts, and provide a sense of inner peace.
: Ancient rulers like King Kanishka used the Rathnamali Gatha as a protective "Yanthraya". Even today, a golden version of this Yanthra is kept at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) in Kandy.
: Platforms like YouTube feature recordings of the Gatha being chanted 108 times for meditative purposes.
: Some practitioners prefer to have the Gatha inscribed on a protective amulet or "Yanthraya" to be worn or kept in the home for continuous protection.