The impermanence of life from "summary" of Bhagavad Gita by Stephen Mitchell
Life is a fleeting moment, a passing shadow. It is like the changing seasons, never staying the same. Just as the sun rises and sets, so too does life come and go. Nothing in this world is permanent, not even our own existence. This impermanence is a fundamental truth that we must come to accept. We often cling to things in life, believing that they will bring us happiness and security. But these attachments only lead to suffering, for when the inevitable changes come, we are left feeling lost and adrift. It is like trying to grasp a handful of sand - the harder we hold on, the more slips through our fingers. The Bhagavad Gita teaches us to let go of our attachments, to accept the transience of life. Just as a river flows continuously, so too must we move with the ebb and flow of life. This does not mean that we...
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