Everybody knows that there are 5 sense organs in our body. They are eyes, ears, nose, tongue and skin. It is of paramount importance that one sees good things, hears good, smell good, develop taste for the good things to eat and use skin to know what not to feel. Mahatma Gandhi realised this and proposed a simplistic 3 Monkey demonstration. During Sri Krishna's exposition of Bhagvat Gita to Arjuna, all the surroundings were symbolic. Being a charioteer to Arjuna, Sri Krishna was holding the reins to 5 horses which symbolised that one needs to use senses to forge ahead in life. If you let the horses lead you, it may run astray or in 5 different directions. To move towards your goal you must employ senses wisely and with full awareness.
In addition to the 5 senses there are 3 more in a man. They are emotions, sexual urge and hunger. (Thirst can be aligned with either emotions or hunger). To advance into a spiritual life one must learn to control these too. Being born a human these senses are much more difficult to control and rein in. Hunger is the ultimate. If one can control it, it can be assumed that one's spiritual quest is complete.
Friday, September 11, 2009
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