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Age Quote by Guru Gobind Singh

“In the City of Death, there is pitch darkness and huge clouds of dust, neither sister nor brother is there. This body is frail, old age is overtaking it.” quote by Guru Gobind Singh
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“In the City of Death, there is pitch darkness and huge clouds of dust, neither sister nor brother is there. This body is frail, old age is overtaking it.”

Guru Gobind Singh

About This Quote

Source Poem: Jaap Sahib, 1699

The verse portrays life's fragility and inevitable decline, using dark imagery to stress mortality and the lack of familial support.

In simple terms: Life is fragile and aging is inevitable.

Key Takeaway

Accept impermanence and cherish present relationships.

Themes

mortality loneliness impermanence

Mood

somber reflective

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • elderly care
  • grief counseling
  • existential reflection
  • family support

Key Concepts

spirituality human condition

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you find meaning when faced with life's transience?
  • What supports can counteract feelings of isolation?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may overemphasize gloom, ignoring resilience and hope.

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