02-25-2005, 04:59 AM
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Here he himself wants to prolong his life. "Moksha" is not there.
Why I am comparing this with my grandmother because she was also 84 and was in good health. She had little problem for three months, which was diagnosed as Cancer. No one told her sickness is serious but she started all preparation e.g. Got herself stitch new dress for cremation, new jewelry, nail polish color, last gifts to grand children (Yes my grand mother was very fashion conscious till her last breath). She called everyone. Every minute details regarding donations etc was planned by her. It needs lot of courage to refuse medicines and leave body on will. She wanted to die during Navaratra days.
It is a detachment, to gain higher place, I believe.
Here he himself wants to prolong his life. "Moksha" is not there.
Why I am comparing this with my grandmother because she was also 84 and was in good health. She had little problem for three months, which was diagnosed as Cancer. No one told her sickness is serious but she started all preparation e.g. Got herself stitch new dress for cremation, new jewelry, nail polish color, last gifts to grand children (Yes my grand mother was very fashion conscious till her last breath). She called everyone. Every minute details regarding donations etc was planned by her. It needs lot of courage to refuse medicines and leave body on will. She wanted to die during Navaratra days.
It is a detachment, to gain higher place, I believe.