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The world is transient and full of suffering, birth-death-disease, and ego. Realizing this, saints adopt the pure Jain path of austerity.
A wise person does not crave youth, beauty, life, wealth, power, or even the company of loved ones — all are fleeting.
Talking about impermanence, mocking sensuality, highlighting regret, and describing time’s play — all reflect philosophical insight.
O impermanence! Though the world condemns you, you’re worthy of worship as even sorrows are made impermanent by your touch.
One who understands impermanence grieves over a faded garland, while one who assumes permanence grieves over a broken pot — both are illusions.
Some who know impermanence still desire to be, while some act as if nothing changes — the ones who act with awareness transcend becoming.
I don’t commit sin for the sake of protecting this impermanent, foul-smelling, and disease-filled body.
Bodies and wealth are impermanent. Death is ever near. Therefore, one must collect virtues and dharma alone.
In this impermanent life, relatives like brother, mother, and friends are only fellow travelers on the path.
Since victory and defeat are both impermanent in battle, war should be avoided.
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