“They arise, manifest, and then cease” –
this is the main mantra to use when getting
rewards, status, praise, or any kind of happiness,
so as not to be drowsy, forget ourselves, or indulge.

“They arise, manifest, and then cease” –
this is the main mantra to use when losing
rewards, status praise, or even wife and kids,
so we aren’t weakened, confused, or distraught.

“They arise, manifest, and then cease” –
this is the mantra to use at the last lesson,
the best weapon for dueling with death,
fully at peace beyond Mara’s snares.