God's will; heaven's decree; mandate of Heaven; fate; karma; destiny
one's life; one's lifespan
天命を悟った武将が最期の戦いに臨んだ。
The general, accepting his fate, faced his final battle.
天命に従って生きることを信条としていた。
He believed in living according to heaven's will.
人事を尽くして天命を待つ覚悟を決めた。
He resolved to do his utmost and await heaven's decree.