From Carelessness to Essence of Jina Dharma

Carelessness
As dew drops last but for a while on the tips of Kusa grass (a species of grass), so is the life of man. Oh man ! be not careless even for a while.

Unattached
Just as the lotus remains unaffected from the autumnal water, you too should give up all attachments. Oh Gautama ! be not careless even for a while.

Unstable Life
Oh Gautama ! just as the dry leaves of a tree wither away, so also, whine the duration of life terminates, human life too comes to an end. Therefore, be not careless even for a while.

Rarity of Human Birth
It is indeed very difficult to acquire human birth. One acquires it a after a very long span of time for the karmas that bind the soul are very powerful. Therefore, oh Gautama ! be not careless even for a while.

Why Standing Near the Shore ?
When you have crossed the mighty ocean, why are you standing at the shore? Hurry to go across. Oh man ! be not careless even for a while.

Essence of Jina Dharma
What you desire for yourself desire for others too; what you do not desire for yourself, do not desire for others too—this is the essence of Jina Dharma.