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Be diligent, to put a stop to birth.<ref>Gethin, Fletcher, and Blankleder, ''Letter to a Friend'', 53.</ref> | Be diligent, to put a stop to birth.<ref>Gethin, Fletcher, and Blankleder, ''Letter to a Friend'', 53.</ref> | ||
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Nāgārjuna | Nāgārjuna illustrates that one of the main purposes of practice is to be able to cut the chain of rebirth in samsara whilst under the power of ignorance and karma. To do this, one of the most important factors is having the freedoms and endowments of a precious human rebirth. Therefore, we must be conscious and pay heed to our actions at all times or run the risk of falling into the unhappy states of existence. | ||
<h4>Verses 28 to 35 reflect on the defects of the afflictive emotions.</h4> | <h4>Verses 28 to 35 reflect on the defects of the afflictive emotions.</h4> | ||