Linked Discourses 2
2. With Anāthapiṇḍika
12. With Vishnu
Standing to one side, the god Vishnu recited this verse in the Buddha’s presence:
“Happy are the children of Manu
who pay homage to the Holy One!
They apply themselves to Gotama’s instructions,
diligently training.”“Those who practice absorption in accord with the training
in the way of teaching I’ve proclaimed,” said the Buddha to Vishnu,
“they’re in time to be diligent;
they won’t fall under the sway of Death.”