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The Discourse on Attendance
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On one occasion a certain monk was dwelling among the Kosalans in a certain jungle thicket.
Now at that time that monk, having gone for his day residence, was sleeping.
Then the deity dwelling in that jungle thicket, compassionate towards that monk, desiring his welfare, wishing to arouse a sense of urgency in that monk, approached that monk;
having approached, she addressed that monk in verses -
For what sleep is there for one who is afflicted, pierced by a dart, being transformed?
Develop that very faith, do not come under the control of sleep."
One who is freed, unattached, among those who are bound, why should austere asceticism torment one gone forth?
That knowledge is supremely pure, why should austere asceticism torment one gone forth?
One who is sorrowless, without anguish, why should austere asceticism torment one gone forth?
One longing for Nibbāna, why should austere asceticism torment one gone forth?"