In the story, Kisa Gotami is devastated by the death of her young son and seeks Buddha's help to bring him back to life. Buddha tells her to find a mustard seed from a household that has not experienced death. As Kisa Gotami searches in vain and learns that every household has faced loss, she realizes that death and suffering are universal human experiences. This insight helps her accept the impermanence of life and find peace. The story illustrates that understanding and accepting suffering as a common aspect of existence can lead to inner peace and compassion.