Chandragupta Maurya and His Times c14.77

c14.77

Alexander is not God since he must taste of death. I have no fear or favour to ask. What Alexander can offer is utterly useless. The things that I prize are these leaves which are my house, these blooming plants which supply me dainty food. Having nothing which requires guarding, I have tranquil slumber, whereas had I gold to guard, that would banish sleep. The Brahmins neither love gold nor fear death. Death means that one will be delivered from his ill-assorted companion, the body.” [Frags. LIV and LV].