Bodies come and go, ages come and go, yugas come and go…
“Bodies come and go, ages come and go, yugas come and go, eternities come and go. Selves come and go.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
All phenomena, including bodies, ages, epochs, and selves, are transient, highlighting impermanence.
In simple terms: Everything changes and passes.
Accept impermanence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- life transitions
- meditation
- grief processing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does impermanence teach about attachment?
- How can you use this view to reduce anxiety?
Focusing on permanence can cause denial.