“We are the voices of the wandering wind, Which moan for rest and rest can never find; Lo! as the wind is so is mortal life, A moan, a sigh, a sob, a storm, a strife.”
Quote by Edwin Arnold
Work
The Light of Asia, or the Great Renunciation (Mahâbhinishkramana): Being the Life and Teaching of Gautama, Prince of India and Founder of Buddhism (as Told in Verse by an Indian Buddhist)
This book presents the biography and spiritual teachings of Gautama Buddha, known as the Prince of India, in verse form. It details his transformation from a prince to a spiritual leader, highlighting his renunciation and the establishment of Buddhism. more
Author
Edwin Arnold
Edwin Arnold, a British poet, was born on June 10, 1832, and died on March 24, 1904. His poetry was widely appreciated, particularly for his translation of Cervantes' 'Don Quixote'. more
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