gatha
A gatha is a poetic excerpt scattered throughout Buddhist scriptures, an alchemy of words promising momentary tranquility. It’s said that reciting it brings one closer to enlightenment, yet in practice most just stare at dancing characters on paper. While it pretends to voice universal truths, most gathas sink under the sands of endless interpretation. Many recite them to quell unspoken anxieties, but they fall far short of inspiring action. Scholars still compete over their profundity, sowing seeds of quiet amusement and doubt even today.