Monday, August 13, 2007

Evading Reality - 2

[This is from C.R. Rajagopalachari's rendition of the Mahabharata, a game of riddles, where Yudhisthira must answer all the questions of the Yaksha correctly in order to redeem his brothers.

PS: Yama is Death.]

"What is the greatest wonder in the world?"

"Every day, men see creatures depart to Yama's abode and yet, those who remain, seek to live forever. This verily is the greatest wonder."
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