36.2 Realizing the Truth

 36.2 Realizing the Truth

Question:

What should one do to avoid rebirths? 

Answer:

Wisdom is the realization of the truth which eliminates rebirths

occurring due to ignorance.                                                                      (Couplet - 358) 

பிறப்பென்னும் பேதைமை நீங்கச் சிறப்பென்னும்

செம்பொருள் காண்பது அறிவு.                                 (குறள் – 358)

 

Explanation:

It is a religious belief that due to ignorance human beings develop attachments to transient things and such attachments are the reason for rebirths. Therefore, to prevent rebirths, one should realize that attachments are the reason for rebirths and seek ways to be free from all attachments.