A deity asks the Blessed One what is good until old age, what is good when established, what is a treasure for humans, and what cannot be stolen by thieves.

Jarā sutta - Old Age

[A deity asked]: “What is good until old age?
What is good when established?
What is a treasure for humans?
What cannot be stolen by thieves?”

[The Blessed One]: “Virtue is good until old age.
Faith is good when established.
Wisdom is a treasure for humans.
Merit is what thieves cannot steal.”

Last updated on March 27, 2025

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