# Cc. Madhya 9.187 ## Text > vipra kahe,—jīvane mora nāhi prayojana > agni-jale praveśiyā chāḍiba jīvana ## Synonyms *viprakahe*—the *brāhmaṇa* said; *jīvane* *mora*—for my life; *nāhi*—there is not; *prayojana*—necessity; *agni*—in fire; *jale*—in water; *praveśiyā*—entering; *chāḍiba*—I shall give up; *jīvana*—life. ## Translation **The brāhmaṇa replied, "I have no reason to live. I shall give up my life by entering either fire or water.**