Thou hast assembled together the five vital elements of the body; Thou hast set the spirit
of selfish pride to assail them. What comes there
of “I” and “mine”? Who can bear this burden?
How can we delight in the body? It is itself but
a prey to death. The soul does not perish; it quits
its old frame and enters a new one; according
to its store of merit it passes through a good or
evil life. Desire increases the spreading creeper of
the world; we should check its growth; this is true
wisdom. Tuka says, A hidden treasure is esteemed
the more highly.
of selfish pride to assail them. What comes there
of “I” and “mine”? Who can bear this burden?
How can we delight in the body? It is itself but
a prey to death. The soul does not perish; it quits
its old frame and enters a new one; according
to its store of merit it passes through a good or
evil life. Desire increases the spreading creeper of
the world; we should check its growth; this is true
wisdom. Tuka says, A hidden treasure is esteemed
the more highly.