Verocanaasurinda Sutta (SN 11.8) – The Discourse on Verocana the Lord of Asuras

8. The Discourse on Verocana the Lord of Asuras

254. More Details At Sāvatthī in Jeta's Grove. Now at that time the Blessed One had gone for his day residence and was in seclusion. Then Sakka, the lord of the gods, and Verocana, the lord of titans, approached the Blessed One; having approached, they stood each leaning against a door-post. Then Verocana, the lord of titans, spoke this verse in the Blessed One’s presence:

"A man should strive until the goal is accomplished;

The accomplished goal is beautiful - this is the word of Verocana."

"A man should strive until the goal is accomplished;

The accomplished goal is beautiful - nothing greater than patience is found."

"All beings are born with purpose, here and there as is fitting;

The enjoyments of all living beings are supreme through union;

The accomplished goal is beautiful - this is the word of Verocana."

"All beings are born with purpose, here and there as is fitting;

The enjoyments of all living beings are supreme through union;

The accomplished goal is beautiful - nothing greater than patience is found."