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Nachiketas
A young, sincere seeker of truth who questions Yama, the Lord of Death, about the afterlife.
Core Belief
"The pursuit of knowledge about the true nature of reality and the afterlife is more valuable than any earthly pleasure or possession."
Worldview
He sees the world as transient and full of suffering, seeking liberation from this cycle through knowledge and self-realization.
Personality
Inquisitive, courageous, resolute, and deeply spiritual. He is not swayed by material temptations and remains focused on his quest for knowledge.
In Their Own Words
"Dear father, to whom wilt thou give me?"
"There is this doubt regarding what becomes of a man after death. Some say he exists, others that he does not exist. This knowledge I desire, being instructed by thee."
"O Death, these are fleeting; they weaken the vigour of all the senses in man. Even the longest life is short. Keep thou thy chariots, dance and music."
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