Question

‘The world is afflicted with death and decay, therefore the wise do not grieve, knowing the terms of this world.’ How does Buddha substantiate this idea in his sermon?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Answer: Sakyamunis first Sermon at Benares was to accept death as a fact, as a truth that cannot change Grieving and lamenting cannot lessen the pain or revive a dead one, but only make life more difficult.

Man is mortal, is a harsh reality which is as steadfast as the various other natural phenomena. The cycle of birth and death is eternal and continues ceaselessly. Acceptance of this truth is important and in the light of the transient nature of life, one must strive to do at least one good deed every day and live life to the fullest.