Then the Great Steward thought, Standing on what, training in what may a mortal reach the deathless realm of divinity?” “He among mankind, O brahmin, has given up possessiveness, at one, compassionate, free of putrefaction, and refraining from sex. Standing on that, training in that a mortal may reach the deathless realm of divinity.” “the divinity Sanaṅkumāra has granted me an opportunity. Should I ask him about what is beneficial for this life or lives to come?”