Why since I am myself subject to birth, ageing, disease…
“Why since I am myself subject to birth, ageing, disease, death, sorrows and defilement, do I seek after what is also subject to these things? Suppose, being myself subject these things, seeking danger in them, I were to seek the unborn, unageing, und.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker questions why, being bound by mortal suffering, they still pursue worldly experiences that are also subject to suffering.
In simple terms: Why chase things that cause suffering when we are already suffering?
Key Takeaway
Recognize the futility of seeking fleeting pleasures.
Themes
suffering
desire
impermanence
Mood
contemplative
somber
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- Meditation practice
- spiritual counseling
- life decision making
Key Concepts
Buddhist philosophy
attachment
renunciation
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to seek the “unborn” in daily life?
- How can one find peace without chasing external experiences?
A Different Perspective
Seeking worldly things may deepen attachment and hinder liberation.