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That which goeth up must needs come down; and that which…

“That which goeth up must needs come down; and that which is down must needs go up. But Brahma has ordained that the that that goeth up is seldom the same as the that that hath gone down.” quote by Gautama Buddha
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“That which goeth up must needs come down; and that which is down must needs go up. But Brahma has ordained that the that that goeth up is seldom the same as the that that hath gone down.”

Gautama Buddha

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Describes cyclical nature of rise and fall, with divine order altering patterns.

In simple terms: Up must fall, down must rise, but not identically.

Key Takeaway

Accept impermanence and change.

Themes

impermanence balance order

Mood

calm reflective

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • life transitions
  • financial markets
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

karma cosmic cycles

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this view affect handling success?
  • What practices support embracing change?
A Different Perspective

May oversimplify complex systems.

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