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અધ્યાત્મતત્ત્વાલાક,
from the innerself, the sublimity of thought based on dignified detachment from terrene, transitory, delusive affections, hopes and fears. The sorrow for the dead is the only sorrow from which one can not easily disassociate himself. It is bitterly cherished and brooded over in solitude. When softened into the serene reflection as to view effects into their causes, the burst of grief becomes changed into soothing peace. A clear vision of the world-panorama stands before one's mind and the invaluable treasure, stored up in the 'self-knowledge' is opened to him, so it is said, "Death falls heavy upon him who is too much known to others and too little to himself. Thus rigid adherence to religious duties is the only path for spiritual elevation as will be seen in the verses treating of Dharma.
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V. 51-53.
The boast of heraldry, the pomp of power, And all that beauty, all that wealth ever gave; Await alike the inevitable hour:
The paths of glory lead but to the grave.
Can storied urn or animated bust,
Back to its mansion call the fleeting breath? Can honour's voice provoke the silent dust, Or flalttery soothe the dull cold ear of death?
-Gray.
The glories of our blood and state, Are shadows, not substantial things; There is no armour against fate; Death lays his icy hand on kings:
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-J. Shirley.
