Sanskrit Verse
Jatasya hi dhruvo mrityur dhruvam janma mritasya ca tasmad apariharye 'rthe na tvam shocitum arhasi
Translation & Meaning
For the one who is born, death is certain; and for the one who has died, birth is certain. Therefore, for this unavoidable reality, you should not grieve. The cycle of birth and death is inevitable and universal. Grief over what cannot be avoided is a waste of energy and wisdom.
Key Teachings
- •Birth and death are inevitable for all embodied beings
- •Mourning the unavoidable is futile and unwise
- •Acceptance of life's cycles is the path to equanimity
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