The Direction of a Deed

Reflection

The verse begins, “Thou art now like a sear leaf, the messengers of death (Yama) have come near to….” In its chapter, this image points toward cleaning up conduct and intention. Rather than using change to create fear, the passage can sharpen tenderness for a life that cannot be held still. Because this is a historic English translation, test the teaching in experience rather than treating its wording as a demand for belief.