In the context of Chapter 43, these phrases illustrate a perspective that transcends the common fear of death. The statement 'death is the state of happiness for the body' suggests that the physical form finds its ultimate rest and release in death, while 'life is a modification of the body.' For an enlightened Yogi like Sai Baba, who has already conquered attachment to the physical self, death holds no power. The text says that for one who has 'turned the body to ashes' through spiritual realization even while living, the physical event of death is insignificant, 'like dust before him.' This signifies complete mastery over the physical realm and the illusion of mortality.
What does the text mean when it says death is the 'state of happiness for the body' and 'like dust' for a Yogi?
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