Passage 2

In English

The first (instrument) of man is the body. "The etymological meaning of the word is "" ("that which is burnt"). The burning does not refer only to the cremation of the body after death. In fact, the body is all the time burning on account of worries. The body is also called , which means "that which is subject to change and decay." From childhood to youth, from youth to old age the body undergoes many changes. The body is like a rented house. It is also described as the Tabernacle of God. This means that it is a sacred dwelling. Constant efforts are made to drive the tenant out of the house. Ultimately death evicts the tenant. Another name for the body is (as mentioned in the ). The word has many meanings. It may be regarded as a (armour) which protects the indwelling spirit. also means that which is liable to destruction. It also means a field (of action).