When born (in the future lives) they are attached again to…
““When born (in the future lives) they are attached again to the body (and mind) as Atman, and become subject to lust and the other two passions. Karma is again produced by them, and they have to receive its inevitable results. (Thus) body undergoes birth, old age, disease, death, and is reborn after death; while the world passes through the stages of formation, existence, destruction, and emptiness, and is re-formed again after emptiness. Kalpa after Kalpa[FN#343] (passes by), life after life (comes on), and the circle of continuous rebirths knows no beginning nor end, and resembles the pulley for drawing water from the well.[FN#344] [FN#343] Kalpa, a mundane cycle, is not reckoned by months and years. lt is a period during which a physical universe is formed to the moment when another is put into its place. A.””
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 the endless cycle of birth, death, and rebirth driven by desire and karma, emphasizing the impermanence of worlds and the endless nature of samsara.
In simple terms: Life repeats endlessly due to desire and karma.
Key Takeaway
Recognize desire’s role to break the cycle.
Themes
samsara
karma
rebirth
impermanence
desire
Mood
reflective
serene
Type
scriptural
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation
- ethical living
- study of sacred texts
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
spirituality
philosophy
cosmology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does desire bind you?
- What practices can lessen karmic pull?
A Different Perspective
The view may overlook agency for change within the cycle.