http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/snp.1.10.than.html
We shall look into this Sutta over a few post. Its quite an interesting yet simple to read Sutta where it is conducted in an Q&A manner. Simplified and short yet Buddha gave a very rounded and thorough answer.
Its gave a very clear illustration on the intention of the Buddha so willing to give this Yakkha a sermon. Taken note that whatever the Yakkha orders Buddha to do, he just agreed and return the Yakkha's rude command with friendly gesture.
After the 4th time, Buddha seems to have anticipated that it is the right time for the Yakkha to listen.
[Alavaka:]
What is a person's highest wealth? What, when well-practiced, brings bliss? What is the highest of savors? Living in what way is one's life called the best?
[The Buddha:]
Conviction is a person's highest wealth. Dhamma, when well-practiced, brings bliss. Truth is the highest of savors.1 Living with discernment, one's life is called best.
A man needs to stand on his grounds and strive for his goals in life. If the goals are properly laid out, and purity of desire, success is within reach. Actions and objectives have to be purified and know what are the right livelihood. And by continuous contemplating oneself internally and externally, he makes sure he is on right track.
It is about doing the right thing, doing the things right and doing it in the right way.
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