Can anybody escape from death? Whoever is born on the earth stage must die. There is no one on earth who can escape death. Not just human beings, but every living thing that is born must die. Human beings live for about 70 or 80 years, dogs for 13, cats for 20, and some trees are said to live for 5000 years. But whoever is born, must die.
Death is certain. We must learn to accept it. It seems to be a part of the scheme called life that unfolds as a drama on earth. But what is death and who dies? When we are born, it is the beginning of a journey where the end is certain. Every living organism grows, but ultimately, decays and dies. We are all made up of 5 elements – earth, water, air, fire, and space. When the life energy inside us departs at death, there is no breath. We return to the 5 elements we were made of.
Unfortunately, we live with ignorance and behave as if we will be here forever. Because we don't realize that we will die, we yearn for possessions and build relationships with people, and then ultimately, we cry as we fear death and we fear the loss of all that is ours. Those who realize the Truth about death, transcend the fear and live each day, knowing that it may be their last day. Not only do they understand death and accept it, they learn to celebrate life and accept the reality of death as they try to understand the meaning and purpose of their life as they live.