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SN 1.57 Gives Birth (3rd)

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SN 1.57 - Gives Birth (3rd)
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6. Old Age
Gives Birth (3rd)
“What gives birth to a person?
What do they have that runs about?
What enters transmigration?
What is their destiny?”
“Craving gives birth to a person.
Their mind is what runs about.
A sentient being enters transmigration.
Deeds are their final haven.”