The physical body and material possessions are impermanent but death is constant. Therefore, the highest priority should be practicing dharma by following one's conscience.

1. PRIORITY अनित्यानि शरीराणी विभवो नैव शाश्वताः नित्यम सन्निहितो मृत्यू कर्तव्यो धर्म संग्रह: The physical body and the material possessions are inconstant, impermanent and ephemeral; while the death is a constant and close companion; so (let us) practice DHARMA (i.e. practice the innate conscience; with topmost priority).