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At a certain time Bhagava
(Gotama Buddha) lived at Savatthi in Jetavana, in the garden of
Anathupindika. Then, the night being far advanced, a certain god,
endowed with a radiant color illuminating Jetavana completely, came to
where Bhagava was, [and] making obeisance to him, stood on one side.
And, standing on one side, the god addressed Bhagava in [these]
verses:
"1. Many gods and men, longing after what is good, have
considered many things as blessings. Tell us what is the
greatest blessing.
"2. Buddha said: Not serving fools, but serving the wise, and
honoring those worthy of being honored: this is the greatest
blessing.
"3. The living in a fit country, meritorious deeds done in a
former existence, the righteous establishment of one's self:
this is the greatest blessing.
"4. Extensive knowledge and science, well-regulated discipline
and well-spoken speech: this is the greatest blessing.
"5. The helping of father and mother, the cherishing of child
and wife, and the following of a lawful calling: this is the
greatest blessing.


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