Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c31.775

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1. **Maraṇasati Sutta.**—The Buddha tells the monks at Nāḍika that mindfulness of death, if properly cultivated, leads to great advantages. Various monks thereupon claim that they practise such mindfulness, but the Buddha tells them their practice is not sufficiently diligent and instructs them how to improve it.¹ 2. Maranasati Sutta.—Preached at Nāḍika. A monk must ever remember that death may overtake him at any instant. He must, therefore, examine himself day and night and put away any evil states that may remain in him.¹