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The Discourse on Siva
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Thus have I heard -
On one occasion the Blessed One was dwelling at Sāvatthī in Jeta's Grove, Anāthapiṇḍika's park.
Then Siva the young god, when the night was far advanced, with surpassing beauty, having illuminated almost the entire Jeta's Grove, approached the Blessed One;
having approached, he paid respect to the Blessed One and stood to one side.
Standing to one side, Siva the young god spoke these verses in the presence of the Blessed One -
Having understood the Good Teaching of the virtuous, one becomes better, not worse.
Having understood the Good Teaching of the virtuous, wisdom is obtained, not from another.
Having understood the Good Teaching of the virtuous, one does not grieve in the midst of sorrow.
Having understood the Good Teaching of the virtuous, one shines in the midst of relatives.
Having understood the Good Teaching of the virtuous, beings go to a good destination.
Having understood the Good Teaching of the virtuous, beings abide constantly in happiness."
Then the Blessed One replied to Siva the young god in verse -
Having understood the Good Teaching of the virtuous, one is freed from all suffering."