Nature, body, mind go to death, not we. We neither go nor come. The man Vivekananda is in nature, is born and dies; but the Self we see as Vivekananda is never born and never dies. It is the eternal and unchangeable Reality.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The physical self dies, but the true Self is eternal and unchanged.
- In plain terms
- Your body ages, but your true Self never dies.
- What can you take from it?
- Remember your eternal nature beyond the body.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who are you beyond the body?
- What lasts forever?
Another view
This view may not comfort those focused on earthly connections.
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