“A caravan is your friend while journeying. Mother is your friend at home. An ally in time of need is a friend time and again. But the good deeds you’ve done yourself—that’s your friend in lives to come.”

Linked Discourses 1.54 6. Old Age Grounds

“What is the site for human beings? What is the best comrade here? By what do the creatures who live off the earth sustain their life?”

“Children are the site for human beings. A wife is the best comrade. The creatures who live off the earth sustain their life by rain.”

Linked Discourses 1.55 6. Old Age Gives Birth (1st)

“What gives birth to a person? What do they have that runs about? What enters transmigration? What’s their greatest fear?”

“Craving gives birth to a person. Their mind is what runs about. A sentient being enters transmigration. Suffering is their greatest fear.”

Linked Discourses 1.56 6. Old Age Gives Birth (2nd)

“What gives birth to a person? What do they have that runs about? What enters transmigration? From what are they not free?”

“Craving gives birth to a person. Their mind is what runs about. A sentient being enters transmigration. From suffering they are not free.”

Linked Discourses 1.57 6. Old Age Gives Birth (3rd)

“What gives birth to a person? What do they have that runs about? What enters transmigration? What is their destiny?”