Vendu Sutta(Vishnu)

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Adapted from the Translation by Bhikkhu Bodhi

At Savatthi. Standing to one side, the young deva Vendu (Vishnu) recited this verse in the presence of the Lord (Buddha):

"Happy indeed are those human beings; Attending on the Fortunate One,

Applying themselves to Gotama's Teaching; Who train in it with alertfulness."

[Buddha:]

"When the course of teaching is proclaimed by me,[O Vendu," said the Lord (Buddha),]

"Those meditators who train therein.

Being alertful at the proper time.

Will not come under Death's control."