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Bhāvanā ( Anuprekşā ) Sūtra
157
4. Life is inexorably advancing towards death. Old age is
constantly depriving man of youthfulness and charm. Oh king of Pāñcāla ! listen to me, do not indulge in cardinal sins.
- Utta. Su. 13.26
5. All the senses, beauty, health, youth, vigour, magnificence,
fortune and elegance are not eternal but illusory and ephemeral like a rainbow.
- Ku. A. 4
6. It is the natural law that whatever originates has to face
extinction definitely. From this point of continued mutation nothing is permanent and everlasting.
- Dvā. A. 4
7. It is surprising that although man sees wealth, youth and
life to be transient and perishable like water bubbles, he views them as everlasting. Such is the forceful power of delusion.
-- Dvā. A. 21
8. Transient like a stroke of lightning are life and beauty
which you love so much. Oh king ! why don't you comprehend what will benefit you in life hereafter ?
- Utta. Sū. 18.13
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