CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

Detailed explanation-1: -C. Life of man is compared to earthen vessels as when they are made by the Potter, in the end they break, just like the life of a man which someday comes to an end. “Both young and adult, both those who are fools and those who are wise, all fall in to the power of death; all are subject to death."

Detailed explanation-2: -As ripe fruits are early in danger of falling, so mortals when born are always in danger of death. As all earthen vessels made by the potter end in being broken, so is the life of mortals.

Detailed explanation-3: -He compares life to an earthen pot by saying that just as the pot breaks, life too will end someday. A wise person does not grieve as he knows the truth. Weeping does not bring peace to the mind.

Detailed explanation-4: -He taught her that the life of mortals i.e., humans is troubled, brief and full of pain; the only way to obtain peace of mind is by giving up sorrow, complaints and grief. Surrendering all selfishness is the way by which one could attend immortality in this world.

Detailed explanation-5: -What is the nature of the life of the human beings according to the Buddha? Answer: The life of mortals in this world is troubled and brief. It is combined with pain. Nobody can avoid dying.