I am of the nature to get ill,I have not gone beyond illness.I am of the nature to age,I have not gone beyond ageing.I am of the nature to die,I have not gone beyond dying.Everything I have which is beloved and pleasingwill be taken from me.Whatever I do, for good or for ill,I will inherit the results of that (karma).
The five wise reflections
I am of the nature to get ill,
I have not gone beyond illness.
I am of the nature to age,
I have not gone beyond ageing.
I am of the nature to die,
I have not gone beyond dying.
Everything I have which is beloved and pleasing
will be taken from me.
Whatever I do, for good or for ill,
I will inherit the results of that (karma).