 The discourse advises that these facts are to be reflected upon often by all.According to this discourse, contemplation of these facts leads to the abandonment of destructive attachments and actions and to the cultivation of factors necessary for Awakening.According to the "Ariyapariyesana Sutta" ("Discourse on the Noble Quest") MN 26, the first three remembrances are the very insights that led Gautama Buddha to renounce his royal household status and become an ascetic after experiencing strong feelings of spiritual urgency (saṃvega).