At Rājagaha. Standing to one side, the godling Uttara spoke this verse in the Buddha’s presence:

“This life, so very short, is led onward. One led on to old age has no shelter. Seeing this peril in death, do good deeds that bring you joy.”

“This life, so very short, is led onward. One led on to old age has no shelter. Seeing this peril in death, a seeker of peace would drop the world’s bait.”

Linked Discourses 2.20 2. With Anāthapiṇḍika With Anāthapiṇḍika

Standing to one side, the godling Anāthapiṇḍika recited these verses in the Buddha’s presence:

“This is indeed that Jeta’s Grove, frequented by the Saṅgha of seers, where the King of Dhamma stayed: it brings me joy!

Deeds, knowledge, and principle; ethical conduct, an excellent livelihood; by these are mortals purified, not by clan or wealth.