Question

"The World is afflicted with death and decay, therefore the wise do not grieve, knowing the. terms

of the world”. Explain with reference to the story “The Sermon at Benares”​

Answer 1

.According to Gautama Buddha, the world is affected by sufferings, disease or pain, death and decay. Therefore, the wise persons do not mourn, knowing the terms of the world. Nobody can get peace of mind from weeping or mourning. Rather his pain will be greater and his body will suffer.