Death carries off a man busy picking flowers with an besotted mind, like a great flood does a sleeping village.
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No clouds gathered in the skies and the polluted streams became clear, whilst celestial music rang through the air and the angels rejoiced with gladness. With no selfish or partial joy but for the sake of the law they rejoiced, for creation engulfed in the ocean of pain was now to obtain release.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects the joy of liberation from suffering and the collective joy of creation's release.
This quote by Gautama Buddha speaks to the profound joy that arises from the alleviation of suffering and the restoration of harmony in existence. It emphasizes that this joy is not selfish but rooted in the universal laws of nature and compassion, highlighting a collective celebration when the weight of pain is lifted from creation.
Themes
JoyLiberationCreationSufferingHarmony
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about the importance of community support in overcoming challenges.
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