[413] "Then, Aggivessana, seeking what is wholesome (kiṃkusalagavesī), searching for the unsurpassed, supreme state of peace, wandering by stages through the Magadhan country, I arrived in due course at Uruvelā, the town of Senā. There I saw a delightful stretch of ground, a pleasing forest grove, and a flowing river with clear water and good, delightful fords, with a village for alms resort (gocaragāma) all around. Then, Aggivessana, it occurred to me: 'Delightful indeed is this stretch of ground; pleasing is the forest grove; the river flows with clear water and good, delightful fords, with a village for alms resort all around. This is suitable for the striving of a clansman (kulaputta) intent on striving.' So, Aggivessana, I sat down right there, thinking: 'This is suitable for striving.'"
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.