At Sāvatthi.

While standing to one side, that deity recited this verse in the presence of the Blessed One:

"Life ebbs away, its span is short, For one brought to old age, there are no shelters; Clearly seeing this danger in death, one should do meritorious deeds that bring happiness.

[The Blessed One]: "Life ebbs away, its span is short, For one brought to old age, there are no shelters; Clearly seeing this danger in death, One should drop the world's bait, looking for peace."