Standing to one side, the godling Vishnu spoke this verse in the Buddha’s presence: “Happy are the men who pay homage to the Holy One! They apply themselves to Gotama’s instructions, diligently training.” “Those who practice absorption <j>in accord with the training”, said the Buddha to Vishnu, “in the way of teaching I’ve proclaimed, diligent while there is still time; they won’t fall under the sway of Death.”