admirable deeds, no skillful deeds, no deeds that allay your fears. This world is on fire with aging, illness, & death. With the world thus on fire with aging, illness, & death, any restraint of body, speech, & intellect practiced here will be oneâs shelter, cave, island, & refuge after death in the world beyond." When a house is aflame, the vessel salvaged is the one that will be of use, not the one left there to burn. So when the world is on fire with aging & death, you should salvage (your wealth) by giving: Whatâs given is well salvaged. When youâre restrained here in body, speech, & awareness; when you make merit while still alive: That will be for your bliss after death. - --> - - - -