for example: 'Thus it was heard by me. At a certain time Bhagavá
(Gotama Buddha) lived at Sávatthi in Jetavana, in the garden of
Anáthupindika. Then, the night being far advanced, a certain god,
endowed with a radiant color illuminating Jetavana completely, came to
where Bhagavá was, [and] making obeisance to him, stood on one side.
And, standing on one side, the god addressed Bhagavá in [these]
verses:

"1. Many gods and men, longing after what is good, have
considered many things as blessings. Tell us what is the
greatest blessing.

"2. Buddha said: Not serving fools, but serving the wise, and
honoring those worthy of being honored: this is the greatest
blessing.

"3. The living in a fit country, meritorious deeds done in a
former existence, the righteous establishment of one's self:
this is the greatest blessing.

"4. Extensive knowledge and science, well-regulated discipline
and well-spoken speech: this is the greatest blessing.

"5. The helping of father and mother, the cherishing of child
and wife, and the following of a lawful calling: this is the
greatest blessing.

"6. The giving alms, a religious life, aid rendered to
relatives, blameless acts: this is the greatest blessing.