All of our ancestors are dead and gone. Those who are alive are sure to die. Living amidst these conditions how can a mortal save himself from death?

Nama Article 5th November 2017

Sri Sri Krishna Premi Swamigal - Vaishnava Samhita

Adishankara Charithram Vol. I, Book 1 , Chapter 3. Shloka 1 to 5

 

Jaraya Vyadhibhishchatha Daaridreena Bhayenacha

Shiraschedepi Samprapte Yatha Bhojanam Ichati.

 

The world is full of sorrows caused by senility, death, diseases, poverty, accident and fear.

 

Atralpam Sukham Akshnati Jeevo Maaya Vashangatah

Shirachedepi Samprapte Yatha Bhojanam Ichhati

 

The Jiva who is completely overpowered by Maya takes delight in transitory pleasures, like a man sentenced to death desiring to relish food.

 

Jaayate Karmanaivatra Mriyate Karmana Tatha

Bhungte Karma Phalanyeva Samsare Asmin Sudustare

 

This worldly cycle of birth and death can not be easily transcended. As a result of his actions in previous birth, a person experiences happiness and sorrow in this world.

 

YenaKena Prakarena Jaatasya Maranam Dhruvam

Tannivartayitum Kopi Samartho Nahi Vartate

 

Somehow or other, death is certain for every living being and no one has the power to evade or escape from death.

 

Mrutah Poorve Janah Sarve Marishyanti Tathapare

Tesham Madye Samaseenam Aatmanam Palayetkatham

 

All of our ancestors are dead and gone. Those who are alive are sure to die. Living amidst these conditions how can a mortal save himself from death?

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare 
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare