SN 2.19: Uttara Sutta

SN 2.19

Uttara Sutta

Uttara the Deva's Son

Translated from the Pali by

Thanissaro Bhikkhu

PTS: S i 54

CDB i 150

Source: Transcribed from a file provided by the translator.

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At Rajagaha. As he was standing to one side, Uttara the deva's son recited this verse in the Blessed One's presence:

Life is swept along,
next-to-nothing its span.
For one swept on by aging
	no shelters exist.
Perceiving this danger in death,
one should do deeds of merit
	that bring about bliss.

[The Buddha:]

Life is swept along,
next-to-nothing its span.
For one swept to old age
	no shelters exist.
Perceiving this danger in death,
one should drop the world's bait
	and look for peace.