Misinterpretation of a Pali phrase - Rupan Jirathi
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Yesterday I saw in a funeral banner the following statement.
> Rupam Jirati Machanam, Nama Gottam Najirathi
It means, "the body decays but the Name and the Tribe does not". But I have concerns on this.
The first part of the statement is valid but however the second part doesn't for me. If everything decays/dies then how is the name and tribe doesn't? For me this is clearly a misinterpretation and destroys the whole base of the Buddha's teachings.
I also found this article on this topic as well:
- The Common misinterpretations of a Pali Verse that states the body decays but the Name and the Tribe does not
Is there any Tripitaka source to this statement? or anything similar? Where can I find it?
Asked by Akila Hettiarachchi
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Jan 5, 2017, 04:25 AM
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