At Savatthi. Standing to one side, that devatā recited this verse in the presence of the Blessed One:
“Life is swept along, short is the life span;
No shelters exist for one who has reached old age.
Seeing clearly this danger in death,
One should do deeds of merit that bring happiness.”
The Blessed One:
“Life is swept along, short is the life span;
No shelters exist for one who has reached old age.
Seeing clearly this danger in death,
A seeker of peace should drop the world’s bait.” sn.i.3
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