Everyone who was born had to die; those who died would be…
““Everyone who was born had to die; those who died would be reborn again. The killer and the slain: these were terms that had no meaning. The soul could never be destroyed. The soul discards a worn-out body for a new one as human beings discard old clothes for new, said Krishna, and there was nothing in this to grieve about.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The soul is immortal, reborn after death; worldly forms are temporary garments, so grief over loss is unnecessary.
In simple terms: Soul endures beyond physical death; no need to mourn.
Embrace the soul’s continuity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- funeral rites
- personal loss
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does belief in rebirth affect grief?
- What does “soul’s garment” symbolize?
Religious belief may vary.