Through the round of many births I roamed without reward…
““Through the round of many births I roamed without reward, without rest, seeking the house-builder. Painful is birth again & again. House-builder, you're seen! You will not build a house again. All your rafters broken, the ridge pole destroyed, gone to the Unformed, the mind has come to the end of craving.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The passage describes endless rebirths and suffering, seeking enlightenment, and the futility of building a house of desire.
In simple terms: Endless cycles of suffering without enlightenment.
Key Takeaway
Seek liberation from craving.
Themes
suffering
rebirth
enlightenment
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation
- spiritual practice
- death contemplation
Key Concepts
impermanence
craving
spiritual quest
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “house-builder” symbolize?
- How can one end the cycle of craving?
A Different Perspective
May be abstract for modern readers.