Births and deaths are inevitable for man only during the…
“Births and deaths are inevitable for man only during the state of ignorance in which he thinks he is the body and cannot exist without it. Only the man who will not seek the awakening of wisdom must suffer the nightmares and delusive dreams of births and deaths and the fanciful miseries and limitations attending them. (gt)”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Ignorance ties self to body; awakening frees from birth‑death cycle.
In simple terms: Ignorance causes suffering.
Key Takeaway
Seek wisdom to transcend suffering.
Themes
spirituality
awakening
impermanence
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation
- study
- life transitions
Key Concepts
non‑duality
mind‑body separation
Questions to Reflect On
- What does awakening mean to you?
- How can you detach from bodily identity?
A Different Perspective
Hard to grasp without experience.