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### Samyutta Nikaya II.19

# Uttara Sutta

# Uttara the Deva's Son

Translated from the Pali by Thanissaro Bhikkhu.
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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.

Revised: Wed 16 May 2001