to know what life is about.
2
In order to make sense of the world the Crane tried to ignore and neglect himself so that his desires and wishes did not overshadow the world.
3
The spirit incarnates many times in different bodies. The spirit that dwelt in the Crane’s body reincarnated in the little elephant’s body.
4
In this state he could feel and understand things he normally didn’t and, on the other hand, he was oblivious of the world around him.
5
His parents approved of his plan and blessed him for his journey.